Tencent

Tencent’s 2024 Sustainable Social Value Report showcases its commitment to “AI for good.” Through internal development and open-source contributions, Tencent leverages its large models, like Hunyuan, across sectors like education, healthcare, rural revitalization, and cultural preservation. The report highlights AI applications from predicting altitude sickness to aiding medical diagnoses and deciphering ancient inscriptions, demonstrating Tencent’s strategy to integrate AI for societal benefit and foster a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable development.

Tencent has received regulatory approval for “Tencent Brain Training,” its digital therapeutics software for mild cognitive impairment, marking its sixth medical device registration. This gamified software, prescribed by physicians, employs interactive tasks to enhance cognitive function, targeting the large population in China experiencing this condition. This non-pharmacological intervention aims to improve patient quality of life and potentially reshape treatment approaches for cognitive decline.

A QQ user, “Ai Jiemo,” has become the first to reach the maximum level 256 on Tencent’s instant messaging platform, prompting celebrations and exclusive rewards. This milestone highlights QQ’s enduring popularity. The achievement sparked social media engagement, while users of Huawei’s HarmonyOS noted potential disadvantages in accessing the latest platform features.