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Latvia
LSM
Life & Tech
"MAX", "WeChat" and "Rubika" – Stories of Successes and Failures of Government-Controlled Social Networks
The article discusses the concept of superapps, highlighting successes and failures of various government-controlled social networks, including WeChat in China and Rubika in Iran.
Feb 8 • 06:27 UTC
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China
South China Morning Post
Life & Tech
Tencent’s giveaway campaign for AI chatbot Yuanbao blocked – by WeChat
WeChat has blocked links from Tencent's Yuanbao AI chatbot promotional campaign due to user complaints about its impact on the user experience.
Feb 4 • 05:01 UTC
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China
South China Morning Post
Life & Tech
Red packet rumble: will Tencent’s cash giveaway work again in crowded AI market?
Tencent is attempting to replicate the success of WeChat Pay with its AI app Yuanbao through substantial cash giveaways, but analysts doubt this strategy will be effective due to strong competition from rivals like ByteDance and Alibaba.
Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC