Tencent’s AI “Second Half” Begins: Yao Shunyu Takes the Helm, Hunyuan 2.0 Draws the Sword—Can It Become a Belated All-Out Sprint?

In December 2025, an internal Tencent announcement nevertheless stirred up massive waves across the tech circle. Former OpenAI scientist Yao Shunyu (Vinces Yao) has formally taken office as Chief AI Scientist of Tencent’s “CEO Office,” while also leading the newly…