Ant Group's AI health app AQ rebrands as “Afu,” with monthly active users exceeding 15 million.

Today,Ant Group announced that its subsidiaryAI HealthApply AQBrand upgrade to“Ant Afu”and release a new version of the app, upgradingHealth Companion, Health Q&A, Health ServicesThree major functions.

Its positioning stems fromAI toolsSteeringAI Health BuddyFor example, with Afu's “Health Companion” feature, users can synchronize data across multiple brands of devices, capture photos for records, or import medical data (in select regions) through the “Health Journal”Build personalized health profiles for users and their families, tracking and analyzing health trends;“Healthy Goals” and “Healthy Reminders”Features that can provide personalized guidance based on user-set goals, much like a personal trainer.Personalized Planand daily reminders.

As a platform, Afu also connects nationwide.300,000 real doctorsOffering online consultation services. Led by six academicians including Liao Wanqing and Dong Jiahong, the initiative spans the nation.Over 500 renowned physicians, launched his own “AI Avatar”, having cumulatively answered over 27 million health consultations.

Ant Group has released a set of latest data: The monthly active users of the “Ant Afu” app have exceeded15 millionrank amongTop Five AI Apps in ChinabecomeThe Premier Health Management AI AppIt is understood that currently, Afu App answers users' questions daily.Over 5 millionA health question,55% UsersOriginating from third-tier and smaller cities, it demonstrates inclusive characteristics.

1. AQ upgraded to “Ant Afu,” launching health companion features

Zhang Junjie, Vice President of Ant Group and President of the Health Business Group, explained that the name “Afu” symbolizes health as a blessing, meaning that for all health-related matters, people should turn to Afu.

New Edition of “A Fu”The biggest changehas increasedHealth CompanionThe functional section aims to help users cultivate healthy habits starting from their daily routines, building a strong foundation for wellness.

First, users can access the homepage's “Health Journal”The module allows users to track their health status. Currently, Afu supports seamless integration with smart devices from nine major brands including Apple, Huawei, vivo, Yuwell, Omron, and more. Users can simply pair their devices to begin.Synchronize daily health data to view your activity levels, heart rate, sleep duration, and more on the home screen.

In addition to smart devices, users can also access throughTaking photos and uploading images as a method of documentationIn some regions, authorization may even be granted.Import your past medical visit and physical examination data with one click.Archived and organized by Afu, so you never have to worry about losing or forgetting anything.

In addition to their own records, users can also create health profiles for family members on Afu. Afu will act like a “family doctor,” tracking and analyzing health trends to safeguard the well-being of the entire household.

Second, the new version of Afu has also been launched.“Healthy Little Goals”cap (a poem)“Health Tip”These two companion features allow users to set health goals for exercise, diet, and lifestyle habits. Afu will act like a “personal trainer,” tailoring recommendations based on these goals.Create a personalized plan and receive daily reminders..

Zhang Junjie explained that upgrading from AQ to Afu represents a shift from an AI tool to an AI companion. The upgraded Afu can accompany you like a friend, understand you like a friend, and keep secrets like a friend—making it trustworthy and dependable.

II. Afu Health Q&A Upgrade: More Professional Answers

“The professionalism and usefulness of responses form the foundation of any AI tool,” stated Zhang Junjie. In his view, Afu should function like a trusted doctor, personal nutritionist, or fitness coach—capable of genuine one-on-one conversations with users, delivering tailored advice rather than generic platitudes.Tailored solutions for each individual.

Thanks to the health companion module, users have enabled Afu to track their health metrics. Consequently, Afu's responses can naturally become more targeted, precise, and professional.

For users who cannot clearly describe their situation, Afu's“AI Consultation Room”The model simulates a real person, actively follows up with questions, and even provides illustrative diagrams.Assist users in accurately describing their issues.

Afu's Health Q&A can understand voice and text, as well as interpret images. Users canTake a photo and ask a questionSkin conditions, test reports, and medication boxes—snap photos of them and send them to Afu for science-based answers.

It is reported that Afu“Skin patting”Can provide personalized skincare recommendations and accurately identifyClass 50Common skin conditions. In “Blurred Photo” mode, submitted photos remain pixelated throughout the process, eliminating privacy concerns. Afu's “Photo Report” feature supports three methods: photo capture, PDF file upload, and image upload. It not only enables single-report interpretation but also facilitates multi-report comparative analysis, covering99%Common Reports, Interpretation Accuracy Rate95%Above.

Zhang Junjie explained that Afu is positioned as an AI health companion, designed to address users' basic and common health questions in daily life, help them develop healthy habits, and bridge the gap between everyday needs and hospital care.

Afu's responses are not medical diagnoses and will never replace a real doctor. For users with genuine medical needs, Afu serves as a platform connecting them to healthcare professionals nationwide.300,000 real doctorsAfu provides online consultation services. Users can also have Afu assist with appointment scheduling and medication purchases, and use Afu to present their electronic medical insurance code for payment at hospitals.

It is understood that six academicians—Liao Wanqing, Dong Jiahong, Wang Jun, Chen Zijang, Wang Jian'an, and Wang Ningli—are leading the national initiative.Over 500 renowned physicians, launched his own “AI Avatar”Afu has provided answers to over 27 million health consultations. “Afu can serve as an assistant to hospitals and doctors. Through digital platforms and intelligent technology, it enables one doctor to effectively serve as ten, making professional healthcare services more accessible and affordable,” stated Zhang Junjie."

Conclusion: From Digital Humans to Intelligent Entities, Large Models Accelerate Healthcare Implementation

As early as November 2023, the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission partnered with Ant Health to launch “Anzhen'er,” the nation's first digital health assistant. This pioneering AI application has become a nationally influential presence in the medical field, responding to the public's demand and expectations for professional AI solutions.

Expanding from local to national reach, Ant Group has launched its AI health application “AQ” for users across China and completed a brand upgrade, rebranding it as “Afu.” Zhang Junjie stated that the Zhejiang National Medical AI Base provides robust technical and resource support for Afu's professional medical large model, solidifying its expertise and enabling Afu to deliver higher-quality services to every user with health needs.