Tencent tests new AI agent Xiaowei on WeChat

Tencent Tests AI Assistant for Its Super App WeChat in China

Tencent Holdings Ltd. has started testing a new AI assistant for WeChat as part of its efforts to catch up with peers in China’s white-hot artificial intelligence race.

Tencent is testing an AI assistant inside WeChat as it tries to catch up in China's AI race

The limited rollout of Xiaowei lets users complete tasks by text or voice across WeChat's vast library of mini-programs

Tencent tests AI assistant in China's most popular app as it looks to catch up with rivals

WeChat is an indispensable part of daily life in China and Tencent is trying to tap into its huge user base to expand use of its AI services.

Tencent tests new AI agent Xiaowei on WeChat

Known as ‘Weixin’ in China, WeChat has rolled out the AI agent on a phased basis. Read more: Tencent tests new AI agent Xiaowei on WeChat

WeChat begins testing Xiaowei as Tencent eyes a Q3 AI rollout

Tencent has begun testing Xiaowei, a voice-and-text AI assistant built into WeChat, with a full public rollout targeted for the third quarter.