Group 1 - Tencent has launched the Qinyun Scholarship, focusing on basic research and application innovation in the field of artificial intelligence, targeting master's and doctoral students from mainland China and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan [2] - The first phase of the scholarship will select 15 winners, each receiving a total of 500,000 RMB in cash and computing resources, including 200,000 RMB in cash for research activities and personal development, and 300,000 RMB worth of cloud heterogeneous computing resources [2] - Tencent's investment in research and development has been significant, with 70.7 billion RMB allocated for 2024 and over 379.5 billion RMB since 2018, with 73% of its workforce in technology-related roles [2] Group 2 - Tencent previously launched the Qinyun Plan, aimed at recruiting top global technology talent through customized training programs and competitive compensation, targeting PhD graduates from 2024 to 2026 and master's graduates from 2025 onwards [3] - The Qinyun Plan includes a dual-mentor system, specialized job mentors, and project advisors, along with customized training options such as offline learning and visits to top laboratories [3] - The competition for AI talent among major companies is intense, with Tencent hosting an algorithm competition in June with a cash prize pool of 1 million RMB, and the champion team receiving 2 million RMB [3] Group 3 - Other major companies like Alibaba and JD.com are also actively recruiting AI talent, with Alibaba launching a large-scale campus recruitment drive targeting top global universities and JD.com offering unlimited salary packages for AI-related positions [4] - A report indicates that the number of new AI job postings has increased over tenfold in the first seven months of this year, with a significant rise in resume submissions, highlighting a talent shortage in the AI sector [4] - The competition for AI talent is expected to continue, with a supply-demand ratio of only 0.39 for search algorithm talent, indicating a high demand for skilled professionals [4]