AsianFin – Tmall Genie's hardware team has begun integrating operations with the Quark product team, according to sources.

Their collaborative focus includes defining and planning next-generation AI products and merging capabilities from Quark AI. The new team is also exploring innovative hardware directions, including AI glasses.

Tencent’s AI assistant application "Yuanbao" has recently undergone a structural adjustment, with its product team transferred to the Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG). The app will now be overseen by Lori Wu, a key figure in the creation of Tencent Meeting from its inception.

Since its launch in 2020, Tencent Meeting has grown into a phenomenon in the enterprise services market, surpassing 300 million users. Wu will focus on enhancing Yuanbao's product capabilities and user experience.