At the management communication meeting on March 13, 2026, Meituan's CEO Wang Xing shared his views on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). He pointed out that the transformation brought by AI will far exceed the impact of the entire internet. He vividly compared mobile internet to traditional internet as "roses and peonies," while likening the relationship between AI and the internet to "monkeys and flowers," emphasizing that AI holds a greater advantage in terms of impact and influence.
Wang Xing stated that in the face of the AI wave, businesses and individuals should actively embrace this change. He believes that the impact of AI Agent on him is more profound than that of ChatGPT. Having experienced the transition from the internet to mobile internet, Wang Xing firmly believes that the changes brought by AI will be even more significant, not only creating higher productivity but also profoundly affecting organizational and work models.
He emphasized that the digitization of the physical world is a crucial foundation for AI. Although current large AI models are becoming increasingly intelligent, there are still limitations in accessing information in practical applications. For example, even if Einstein were a secretary, he might not know if a restaurant has available seats when making a reservation—this is not a matter of intelligence but of information access.
To adapt to this transformation, Meituan has launched multiple AI applications and developed its own large-scale models. Wang Xing also revealed that in 2025, Meituan will increase investment in real-world information infrastructure. During this year's Spring Festival, Meituan introduced an AI search product called "Ask Xiaotuan" to enhance user service experience.
