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A Close Look at Tencent’s AI Strategies and How Entrepreneurs Can Benefit
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A Close Look at Tencent’s AI Strategies and How Entrepreneurs Can Benefit

Guigu Mitan, 2017

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Whether it is one of the greatest technological breakthroughs of all times or “a fundamental risk to the existence of human civilization” – as Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls it – artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly seeping into every aspect of people’s lives. And Tencent, one of China’s most successful Internet companies, is on board: With a growing panel of experts and increasing investments, the company is gravitating toward AI research and application. An editorial team from Guigu Mitan, a media company based in Silicon Valley, details Tencent’s new strategic move and describes the four strongholds that they think will mark its dominance. getAbstract recommends this article to AI technology developers and business managers.

Take-Aways

  • Since 2016, Chinese tech company Tencent has been making the transition from the Internet giant to an artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse.
  • Experienced AI gurus at home and abroad are joining forces to take Tencent’s research to the next level.
  • Tencent is aiming to achieve comprehensive AI application in all its products by virtue of the company’s present advantages.

About the Author

Guigu Mitan is a tech and new media site based in Silicon Valley. The site's editorial team focuses on tech business in the Silicon Valley and overseas, producing original reports, graphics and videos. It has established close ties with China’s leading tech companies, including Tencent.