SynopsisThe model, called Hy4 preview, uses a "mixture-of-experts" ​design with 770 billion parameters in total, Tencent said, although only about ​49 billion are used ⁠for any ‌given text request.ReutersFILE PHOTO: The Tencent logo at the company's headquarters during a government‑organised media trip in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File PhotoTencent released a preview version of a new open-source AI model aimed at tasks such as software engineering, research and financial analysis, according to its post published ‌on Friday ⁠on ⁠Hugging Face, a repository of open-source AI models.The model, called Hy4 preview, uses a "mixture-of-experts" ​design with 770 billion parameters in total, Tencent said, although only about ​49 billion are used ⁠for any ‌given text request.The ​Chinese ​technology giant said it plans ⁠to integrate the model alongside Tencent ​products, including CodeBuddy and WorkBuddy.​Tencent added that the early-release model can sometimes take longer than necessary to work through complex questions and may over-verify its own answers.‌The release comes at a time when Tencent is ramping ​up investment ​in AI ⁠in an increasingly crowded market.It unveiled a large language model called Hunyuan 3.0 ​in April, its first major release since hiring former OpenAI researcher Yao Shunyu to lead its AI platform development. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now