On June 21, 2026, reports emerged that WeChat’s AI assistant, “Xiaowei,” has commenced a limited grayscale rollout. For select users, an eye-shaped icon has appeared in the top-left corner of the main WeChat interface, acting as the gateway to the “Xiaowei” beta. According to Tencent’s customer service, “Xiaowei” is an in-house AI assistant currently undergoing testing by the WeChat team in a controlled environment. It enables users to perform native WeChat functions and access Mini Programs through text or voice commands, such as sending messages to friends, checking Moments, scheduling services, and more.
