Ant Group Launches Plan A to Recruit Top AI Talent, Driving AI Innovation HANGZHOU, China -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ant Group has announced Plan A, a targeted recruitment initiative aimed at attracting leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers to further accelerate its AI research and development efforts. This move aligns with the company's "AI First" corporate strategy, emphasizing its commitment to staying at the forefront of AI innovation. Plan A operates under Ant Star, Ant Group’s continuous campus recruitment program. The initiative specifically seeks ambitious, adaptable, altruistic, and analytical graduates from worldwide universities with majors in STEM disciplines such as computer science, software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, information and telecommunication engineering, mathematics, statistics, and related interdisciplinary fields. To nurture these technological innovators in the evolving AI landscape, Plan A provides candidates with extensive support and resources. Participants will have unrestricted access to cutting-edge AI hardware and flexible career paths that offer significant research autonomy. Furthermore, Ant Group has assembled a mentorship team comprising renowned researchers who will provide personal guidance throughout the participants' professional and research journeys. He Zhengyu, Chief Technology Officer of Ant Group, highlighted the strategic importance of AI: "As artificial intelligence becomes a general-purpose technology, it can fulfill niche demands and provide personalized services to everyone with almost no additional cost. At Ant Group, we are dedicated to advancing AGI technologies and collaborating with industries to ensure their inclusivity. We are eager to welcome passionate and talented graduates to drive this mission forward." Ant Group is actively investing in the evolution of AI technologies and industry solutions. In March 2025, the company open-sourced the Ling Mixture of Experts (MoE) Large Language Model, which significantly improves AI development efficiency and accessibility while minimizing training costs. Additionally, in the same month, Ant Group introduced significant upgrades to its AI solutions for the healthcare sector. These enhancements aim to improve hospital operations and doctors' capabilities, ultimately benefiting patients through advanced AI innovations. For more information about Plan A, interested candidates can visit https://talent.antgroup.com/ant-star or contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. About Ant Group Ant Group is a global leader in digital technology, operating Alipay, China's premier internet services platform that connects over one billion users to a wide array of consumer services provided by 10,000 partner businesses. Leveraging AI, blockchain, and other advanced technologies, Ant Group supports various industries by facilitating digital transformation within an ecosystem designed for inclusive and sustainable growth. To learn more about Ant Group and its initiatives, visit http://www.antgroup.com.