Tencent Holdings Ltd. integrated its desktop AI agent, WorkBuddy, with WeChat Pay to embed artificial intelligence into daily consumer applications. The feature allows the agent to search for local service deals on platforms like Meituan and initiate transactions within the WeChat ecosystem. Users provide final confirmation on their mobile phones to complete payments through a dedicated AI card.
This strategy aims to streamline consumer services and secure dominance in next-generation digital platforms. Tencent seeks to enhance user convenience and further monetize its massive user base by automating the purchasing process.
On June 18, the company repurchased 1.144 million shares for approximately HK$501 million. This move continues a share buyback program intended to return value to shareholders.