Tencent's Large Model Architecture Receives a Major Upgrade: Establishing AI Infra and Data Departments to Build Comprehensive Competitiveness in the Full Process of Large Model Training and Inference

Tencent has recently announced a strategic adjustment to its large model R&D architecture by establishing the AI Infra Department, AI Data Department, and Data Computing Platform Department, comprehensively strengthening the core R&D system for large models. According to AIbase, this upgrade aims to build a full-chain competitiveness from the underlying computing infrastructure to high-quality data processing, providing strong support for the efficient iteration and business implementation of large models.

In terms of key personnel appointments, Vincesyao has officially taken the position of Chief AI Scientist in the "CEO/President's Office," directly reporting to Tencent's President Liu Zhiping; at the same time, he also serves as the head of the AI Infra Department and the Large Language Model Department, reporting to the President of the Technology Engineering Business Group, Lu Shan. The newly established AI Infra Department will be responsible for the technical construction of large model training and inference platforms, focusing on key technologies such as distributed training and high-performance inference services, providing a stable and efficient underlying guarantee for algorithm development.

At the same time, the AI Data Department and Data Computing Platform Department