Tencent Restructures Internal AI Architecture Again: Yao Shunyu to Lead New Fundamental Models Department

Tencent is conducting another reorganization of its internal AI architecture. A new fundamental models department has been created, which will be led by Yao Shunyu. Previously, Yao Shunyu oversaw developments in the field of large language models. The new structure aims to centralize efforts in building basic AI models and accelerate their integration into the company's products. The decision comes amid intensifying competition in the Chinese AI market, where companies such as Baidu and Alibaba are also actively developing their own fundamental models.