Chinese technology corporation Tencent has begun closed testing of its own AI-powered agent integrated into its multifunctional WeChat platform.

Today, the development and implementation of this tool has become a top strategic priority for the company. The new AI assistant, built on Hunyuan's proprietary language model, is designed to help users perform everyday tasks within the messenger. The key feature of the technology is its ability to directly interact with millions of built-in WeChat mini-apps, automating processes such as ordering services, shopping, and financial transactions.

Experts view the integration of generative AI into WeChat as a step toward creating a next-generation super app capable of replacing traditional operating systems. News of the testing launch sparked a strong positive reaction on the stock market, causing Tencent shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange to rise by 10%. Analysts note that the project's successful deployment on a platform with an audience of over 1.3 billion users could become the largest commercial application of AI in China's consumer sector and open up new monetization channels for the company.