During Tencent's 2026 employee conference, amidst external apprehensions regarding AI, Ma Huateng, the prominent leader, articulated Tencent's commitment to a measured and pragmatic strategy. He disclosed that Tencent Yuanbao is set to debut "Yuanbao School," a groundbreaking AI-driven social gaming experience. This innovative concept emerged from Tencent Meeting's foray into AI, with the vision of fostering a social arena where AI and users can engage in entertainment and collaboration, while also granting users access to a wealth of content. Over the past year, Tencent's Hunyuan large model has undergone a profound transformation, drawing in a greater influx of AI experts with a native understanding of the technology. Moreover, Yuanbao is poised to introduce novel social functionalities and might even develop new communication tools in the future. To celebrate the Spring Festival, Yuanbao has launched a promotional campaign offering 1 billion yuan in cash red envelopes, with Ma Huateng expressing his desire to recreate the remarkable success of WeChat's red envelope feature that captivated users 11 years ago.
