Within this, Tencent’s big push right now (like everyone else’s) is agents. Agents are the breakout use case after AI chatbots. At Tencent, agents (i.e., lobsters) have definitely become the focus for this round of product releases.
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My Explanation for Tencent’s More Focused and Aggressive Strategy in AI and Agents (2 of 3)
Unlike traditional software, you can’t just build a GenAI service and then let everyone use it for free. The compute and other costs required for intelligence are not mostly fixed. Variable costs are a big deal in generative AI, whether it be LLMs, image generation, or video generation.
3 Lessons from My Visit to Tencent AI Cloud (Tech Strategy – Podcast 254)
In this article, digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson shares three critical takeaways from his visit to Tencent AI Cloud, highlighting their advanced approach to digital transformation strategy. He explores how Tencent leverages AI and cloud technologies to stay ahead in the competitive tech landscape. The insights provide valuable lessons for businesses aiming to innovate and scale their digital strategies.
Why WeChat Can’t Be Replicated. And What’s Next for the “Everything App”. (Tech Strategy)
WeChat, the Swiss Army knife of apps, defies imitation. Its ecosystem seamlessly integrates messaging, payments, social networking, and more. No app has replicated WeChat’s multifaceted success. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson explains why the “everything app” model remains elusive.
What Lies Ahead: As WeChat’s dominance endures, the tech world anticipates the next wave of super apps. What innovations will shape the future?
How WeChat Became the Everything App (Tech Strategy – Podcast 167)
In this week’s podcast, we focus on the phenomenon of WeChat, an app that has embedded itself into daily life as the ‘everything app’. I provide a strategic breakdown of how WeChat managed to achieve this status. Tune in to understand the graphics, slides, and insights shared on this platform, also available on iTunes and Google Podcasts
Video: ChatGPT Is Becoming the WeChat of the West
ChatGPT has added a mobile app and plugins. That gives it the same 3 things WeChat had on smartphones: A 10x product that everyone uses A position at the front of the cue for users on their phones An innovation platform (plugins are like mini programs). ——Transcription Below
Why TikTok and Shein Won Internationally. And Why WeChat and Kuaishou Didn’t. (Tech Strategy – Podcast 161)
In Tech Strategy Podcast 161, Prof Jeff discusses the international success of TikTok and Shein, contrasting it with the less global impact of WeChat and Kuaishou. He identifies three key factors: having a 10x product and user experience, offering a service that’s standardizable across borders, and the ability to build on or develop competitive advantages rapidly.
TikTok, WeChat and the Need for an American Vision for Shaping Digital Information Flows.
A few years ago, I went to the WeChat Open Talk meeting in Guangzhou and founder Allen Zhang (see photo) gave a talk that really stuck with me. He talked about about the powerful role of information flows in society and life. And how the digitization of these information flows has created a situation where […]
Facebook and WhatsApp Are the Wild Card of Asia Ecommerce (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
In 2019, Mark Zuckerberg released a memo on “privacy-focused messaging and social networking” – and charted a new direction for Facebook. In theory, the memo had some big implications. It looked like the first move in a strategy to turn Facebook into a much larger and even more powerful company. From very big to ridiculously […]
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Can Elon Musk Fix Twitter and Save Civilization? (Tech Strategy – Podcast 127)
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses Elon Musk’s attempt to purchase Twitter and his plans for the company. He talks about Musk’s vision for Twitter as a platform for free speech and how he plans to make it more open and transparent. He also discusses the challenges that Musk faces in his attempt to transform Twitter, such as the company’s culture and its financial situation.