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Tencent is gearing up to introduce its AI-powered chatbot in China this week, joining the ranks of tech giants like Baidu and SenseTime Group who unveiled their AI chatbots just last week. The company has already showcased a demo conversation with its chatbot, demonstrating its ability to generate promotional content. This move follows China’s recent approval of AI chatbots for public use.
According to Reuters, Tencent has been diligently developing its AI model called “Hunyuan” for several months, with plans to expand its internal testing. Back in February, reports indicated that Tencent had assembled a team to create a ChatGPT-like chatbot called “HunyuanAide.”
In China, there’s been a proliferation of large language models (LLMs) with over 1 billion parameters, with Baidu’s Ernie 3.5 being a notable example. Baidu’s CEO, Robin Li, announced significant performance improvements for Ernie 3.5 and hinted at an upcoming new version.
Additionally, ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, and various AI startups like Baichuan Intelligent Technology, Zhipu AI, and MiniMax have also entered the AI chatbot arena.
China’s unique approach mandates security assessments and clearance for AI product releases, setting the stage for robust AI development to compete with the United States.
