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Xiaohongshu Unveils AI-Powered Office App 'hi' for Enhanced Collaboration

Xiaohongshu Introduces AI-Driven Office Platform 'hi'

Chinese social commerce giant Xiaohongshu has officially rebranded its internal office tool REDcity as hi, introducing a suite of AI-powered features designed to transform workplace collaboration. The upgraded platform combines community culture with enterprise functionality, positioning itself as a next-generation productivity solution.

Intelligent Assistance with 'hibo'

The standout feature is the integrated AI assistant hibo, which provides:

  • Automated meeting summaries and action item extraction
  • Web search capabilities with contextual understanding
  • Instant responses to work-related queries
  • Smart document organization and retrieval

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Seamless Document Management

hi revolutionizes file sharing with:

  • Direct in-chat document permissions (no link-clicking required)
  • Unified search across recent files, team spaces, and cloud storage
  • Native preview support for PDF, Excel, Word formats
  • Version control and collaborative editing features

Integrated Productivity Suite

The platform consolidates essential work tools including:

  • Multi-view calendar system (daily/weekly/monthly)
  • One-click meeting room booking
  • Smart scheduling that analyzes participant availability
  • Task delegation with progress tracking

Future Roadmap

Xiaohongshu confirms upcoming integrations with third-party SaaS platforms and expanded AI capabilities including real-time translation for multinational teams.

Key Points

  1. AI-first approach: hibo assistant reduces administrative workload by 30% in beta testing
  2. Permission architecture: Eliminates friction in document access while maintaining security
  3. Cultural integration: Combines Xiaohongshu's community features with enterprise needs
  4. Mobile-first design: Optimized for China's predominantly smartphone-based workforce

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