WeChat, a subsidiary of Tencent, is accelerating its deep layout in the field of artificial intelligence. According to 36Kr, WeChat is currently secretly developing a completely independent AI model. The model has completed basic capability construction and internal naming, and is expected to be officially launched in 2026. This move marks WeChat's attempt to reduce reliance on third-party systems, and to strengthen its social and tool attributes by building built-in AI tools.

According to WeChat's internal development plan, the core mission of this self-developed model is to be fully integrated into the mini-program ecosystem. By providing underlying AI capabilities, developers will be able to more conveniently build various AI agents within the WeChat environment, thus greatly enhancing the interactive experience and service efficiency of mini-programs. WeChat executives clearly stated in internal meetings that although AI cannot replace the core social relationships between people, in terms of information access and efficiency tools, artificial intelligence will play an irreplaceable role in reshaping the landscape.

At the same time, Tencent is also advancing an AI assistant project codenamed "Top Secret." The project plans to start gray-box testing this year and aims to fully open it to the global 1.4 billion monthly active users in the third quarter. Once launched, this intelligent agent will seamlessly connect with millions of mini-programs within WeChat. At that time, users will be able to use natural language instructions for complex tasks such as ride-hailing and food ordering across applications, transforming WeChat from a communication tool into a comprehensive digital life interface.

This deep integration of "AI + social" is not only reflected in cloud services but is also beginning to penetrate local office scenarios. QClaw, which is currently in internal testing, is a typical example. It allows users to remotely control their personal computers through WeChat chat windows. Users just need to send simple commands, and the AI can automatically perform over 5,000 skills such as report summation and file transfer on Windows or Mac systems. As these self-developed models and application clusters gradually come into place, WeChat is redefining the boundaries between people and the digital world, and between people and physical devices through AI.