TENCENT(HK:00700) Feng Huang Wang·2026-01-30 05:35Core Insights - The article discusses the recent hiring of Dr. Tangyu Pang, a prominent scholar in machine learning, by Tencent as the Principal Scientist for the Hunyuan large model team, focusing on multimodal reinforcement learning and generative models [1][2]. Group 1: Talent Acquisition - Dr. Pang will officially join Tencent on February 4, with an emphasis on generative models in the initial phase of his work [1]. - His previous experience includes being a senior research scientist at Sea AI Lab in Singapore, and he has a strong academic background with multiple publications in top machine learning conferences [2]. - The hiring of Dr. Pang follows the recent recruitment of another young scientist, Yao Shunyu, indicating Tencent's intensified efforts to attract top AI talent [2]. Group 2: Organizational Changes - Tencent's Hunyuan large model team has undergone significant restructuring, as noted by CEO Ma Huateng, to enhance talent acquisition and improve the research and development team [2]. - The establishment of new departments such as AI Infra and AI Data, along with the appointment of Yao Shunyu as Chief AI Scientist, signals a strategic acceleration in Tencent's AI initiatives [3]. - The Hunyuan team has also made advancements in user experience with the AI assistant "Yuanbao," which has rapidly grown to become one of the top AI applications in China [3]. Group 3: Product Development - Tencent's Hunyuan team announced the open-sourcing of Hunyuan Image 3.0, which has achieved a top-tier position in the global LMArena image editing rankings, marking it as one of the strongest open-source image generation models [3].