Tencent’s ChatGPT-like large language model expected this week

Tencent to launch AI foundation model Hunyuan this week amid Chinese tech giants' race for ChatGPT-like services
Move follows approvals for Baidu, SenseTime and others to offer public chatbots in China
Tencent built large computing center with latest GPUs for Hunyuan model
Sees more value in industrial applications of LLMs vs building models themselves
Over 50 LLM solutions launched by Tencent across 10+ industries like finance and media

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