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Tencent Unveils Hy3 Model as GLM Competitor
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Why it matters
- →Hy3 offers a more efficient alternative to GLM 5.2, being half its size.
- →It expands Tencent's presence in the AI model landscape with a focus on non-code tasks.
- →Developers gain a new tool for diverse applications, potentially enhancing AI utilization.
Tencent has launched Hy3, a new AI model designed to compete with GLM 5.2. Hy3 is a mixture of experts model that is notably half the size of GLM 5.2, yet it maintains strong performance across a range of tasks, excluding those related to coding. This release underscores Tencent's commitment to advancing AI technology by providing a more efficient model for various applications. The introduction of Hy3 offers developers and researchers a new option for leveraging AI in non-code tasks.
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