TENCENT SHARES SURGE ON WECHAT AI AGENT PLANS
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Tencent Holdings shares jumped to their highest level since late 2022 following reports the company is testing a prototype AI agent for WeChat. The news sparked renewed investor interest in Tencent's artificial intelligence strategy.
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