# AI Strategy

Pragmatism Over Rankings: Tencent’s Strategic Pivot for the AI ‘Second Half’

Tencent executives Dowson Tong and Yao Shunyu outlined a strategic shift toward pragmatic, product-driven AI applications, critiquing the industry's focus on leaderboard rankings. The company aims to leverage its massive WeChat and enterprise ecosystems to lead the 'second half' of the AI race through Agentic AI and deeply integrated business solutions.