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Tencent's AI chatbot, Yuanbao, has overtaken DeepSeek to become the most downloaded free app in China's iOS App Store. This surge in popularity follows Tencent's integration of DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model into Yuanbao, enhancing its capabilities. The app's user base skyrocketed to 3 million daily active users, a significant increase from just hundreds of thousands earlier in February.
Yuanbao's rise is further supported by Tencent's strategic move to add a download button within WeChat, which boasts 1.3 billion users. This integration not only boosts accessibility but also highlights the competitive landscape of AI chatbots in China. The success of Yuanbao reflects the growing demand for advanced AI applications in everyday digital interactions.
• Yuanbao becomes the top free app in China's iOS App Store.
• Integration of DeepSeek's R1 model boosts Yuanbao's capabilities.
An AI chatbot like Yuanbao interacts with users through natural language processing.
The metric indicates the number of unique users engaging with Yuanbao daily.
DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model enhances Yuanbao's ability to understand and respond to queries.
Tencent is a leading Chinese tech giant known for its social media and AI applications.
DeepSeek specializes in AI technologies, particularly in developing reasoning models for chatbots.
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