At today's Tencent shareholders' meeting, Ma Huateng delved into the current landscape and strategic direction of the company's AI endeavors. He acknowledged that Tencent's initial AI foundational capabilities were somewhat lacking. However, in recent years, the company has been tirelessly working to rectify these deficiencies and is gradually witnessing positive strides. From a strategic standpoint, Tencent refrains from blindly chasing after rapid growth; instead, it emphasizes steady advancement by capitalizing on its inherent strengths. He candidly admitted that in the past, Tencent's forays into uncharted territories had not yielded favorable outcomes. When questioned about whether Tencent's AI is lagging behind, Ma Huateng employed a vivid metaphor, stating that Tencent once believed it had secured a spot on the AI vessel, only to find out that it was leaking. Presently, although Tencent has managed to stabilize its stance, it aspires for the vessel to sail at a faster pace.
