Alibaba Group is a publicly owned multinational technology company founded in 1999 and headquartered in China. It is a global leader in e-commerce, retail, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Alibaba has over 80,000 employees and generated over $1 billion in revenue in 2023. The company operates a diverse range of businesses, including online marketplaces, payment platforms, logistics services, cloud computing infrastructure, and digital media and entertainment. Alibaba is known for its extensive use of technology and data analytics to drive growth and innovation across its various businesses.