Tencent tests AI assistant for its super app WeChat in China (opens original article in a new tab)

Tencent is testing an AI assistant called Xiaowei for its WeChat app, allowing users to interact via text or voice and complete tasks through mini-apps. The AI uses WeChat's WeLM model and sometimes DeepSeek. This move is part of Tencent's effort to catch up with competitors in China's AI race.

• Tencent tests AI assistant Xiaowei for WeChat with limited user access
• Xiaowei uses WeChat's WeLM model and sometimes DeepSeek for processing
• WeChat aims to enhance AI services to compete with other Chinese tech companies