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Tencent shares surge after new AI image model launch

Tencent unveiled its most advanced image-generation model on Tuesday, sending its Hong Kong-listed shares up as much as 7% as investors drew fresh parallels between the Chinese tech giant and Meta in the race to build AI-powered super-apps.

AI-built worm hijacked WeChat accounts via zero-click calls, researchers reveal

Researchers at a small Palo Alto-based security firm used artificial intelligence to build a computer worm capable of hijacking WeChat Tencent Holdings Limited accounts across both iPhones and Android devices — without victims needing to answer a call, tap a…

Tencent begins testing AI assistant Xiaowei inside WeChat

Tencent confirmed on Monday that it has begun limited testing of a new AI assistant called Xiaowei inside WeChat, embedding artificial intelligence directly into China's dominant super app as the company works to close a gap with domestic rivals in…