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Tencent Integrates DeepSeek’s V3 AI Model into WeChat


Photo by FMT
Photo by FMT

Summary


  • Tencent has integrated its AI chatbot, Yuanbao, into WeChat, allowing users to interact with the service directly within the app.

  • The integration comes as Tencent competes with rivals like DeepSeek and Alibaba in the AI space, using upgraded models for enhanced capabilities.

  • Yuanbao now benefits from DeepSeek's latest V3 model, boosting its abilities in coding and math problem-solving.


 

In a significant update to its super app WeChat, Tencent has integrated its artificial intelligence chatbot, Yuanbao, allowing over a billion users to interact with the AI service directly within the app. By adding Yuanbao as a "friend" on WeChat, users can now access advanced AI features without needing to download a separate app or use a mini-app. This move highlights Tencent’s commitment to keeping WeChat at the forefront of the competitive super app market in China, particularly as AI technologies continue to reshape user experiences.

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