Tencent Completes AI Product Line Adjustments, Integrates DeepSeek-R1 Model Across Multiple Platforms

Tencent has reportedly completed a series of adjustments to its AI product lines in the past weeks. Following the transfer of Tencent Yuanbao from the TEG (Technology and Engineering Group) to the CSIG (Cloud and Smart Industries Group), teams and organizations responsible for products such as QQ Browser, Sogou Input Method, and ima will also be moved from the PCG (Platform and Content Group) to the CSIG.

In response to the era of large-scale AI models, the browser team incubated and launched the AI-native application “ima,” positioned as an intelligent workbench, in October 2024. The application has been well-received by users. Additionally, QQ Browser and Sogou Input Method have actively integrated Tencent‘s Hunyuan large model, continuously iterating and upgrading their services.

Tencent‘s products, including Yuanbao, ima, QQ Browser, Tencent Docs, Tencent Maps, and QQ Music, have announced support for both the Hunyuan large model and the DeepSeek-R1 model, offering a “dual-engine” experience. WeChat Search has also introduced an “AI Search” feature, incorporating the DeepSeek-R1 model to provide users with deep-thinking services. Meanwhile, Sogou Input Method is currently under evaluation and planning for similar integrations.

Earlier, on February 16, WeChat Search began testing the integration of DeepSeek alongside the Hunyuan large model to enhance its AI search capabilities. Users selected for the test can see an “AI Search” option at the top of the dialog box. Upon clicking, they gain free access to the full version of the DeepSeek-R1 model, offering a more diverse search experience.

For some users with test access, entering the search bar at the top of the chat interface reveals an “AI Search” entry point. After clicking, an input box appears with two options: “Quick Q&A” and “Deep Thinking.”

Since the beginning of this year, Tencent Holdings’ stock price has surged by over 20%. Notably, since mid-January, the stock price has risen from a low of HK$364.8 per share to surpass HK$500 per share, marking an increase of nearly 40%. On February 17, influenced by the news of WeChat’s test integration with DeepSeek, Tencent Holdings (0700.HK) opened nearly 7% higher, with its stock price breaking the HK$500 mark to reach HK$506 per share.

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