AI CURATED HOT STORY · 11/11/2026
Tencent has officially launched Yuanbao Search, an AI-powered search product built on the Yuanbao large model. The system reconstructs the entire pipeline from query understanding and retrieval to ranking and answer generation, drawing on a trillion-scale index and covering web pages, WeChat public accounts, video channels, and academic literature. Notably, it integrates 157 authoritative sources, giving it a unique edge in the Chinese AI search market.
Technically, Yuanbao Search prioritizes authoritative and official sources, clearly distinguishes advertisements from answers, and allows ads to be collapsed as a block. Product head Li Ruizhang stated that while ads are not excluded, the approach emphasizes restraint and user autonomy. The product also incorporates a recursive self-evolution mechanism to continuously improve from user feedback.
The launch signals Tencent's formal entry into AI search, leveraging exclusive WeChat content and authoritative sources to challenge competitors like Baidu and Quark. It may also create new traffic and ecosystem opportunities for developers and content creators.
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