At the 2026 World Economic Forum, Tencent’s CEO said open AI ecosystems drive innovation, boosting efficiency and revenue across industries.

At the 2026 World Economic Forum, Tencent’s CEO Dowson Tong highlighted that AI’s greatest value comes from open ecosystems enabling users to select specialized models for specific needs. Tencent promotes model-agnostic tools, combining its own advanced models like Hunyuan 2.0 with broad industry adoption. Internal AI tools such as CodeBuddy have boosted engineering efficiency by over 40%, while Hunyuan models power over 900 applications, contributing to 21% year-on-year growth in marketing and 22.8% in gaming revenue. The company’s AI framework supports innovation across 30+ industries, with global partners using its tools to improve workflows. Tong also emphasized making AI accessible to younger users through tools like Tencent Yuanbao.