Xiaowei

Tencent is launching a limited trial of “Xiaowei,” a native AI assistant integrated into its WeChat app. This move signals Tencent’s intensified efforts to compete in China’s AI market, leveraging WeChat’s massive user base to offer AI-powered services and gather data. Xiaowei allows text and voice interaction for tasks like contacting users and launching mini-programs, aligning with Tencent’s long-standing vision for deeper AI integration within its super-app.