WeChat has officially launched a new "AI Application and Online Tool Mini Program Growth Plan" aimed at providing comprehensive support for developers to achieve rapid development of mini programs by 2026. This plan was introduced against the backdrop of increasingly mature AI large model technology and continuously lowering development barriers.

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The growth plan covers multiple aspects, including free cloud development resources, AI computing power, data analysis, commercial monetization, and traffic incentives, aiming to accompany developers from "0 to 1" and then from "1 to 100". Specifically, WeChat will provide free mini program backend capabilities, supporting developers in connecting with AI large models and agents. New developers can also get a personal cloud development environment with a six-month usage period.

Regarding AI computing power support, developers will receive up to 100 million tokens of Tencent HuanYuan text-to-text model quotas and 10,000 HuanYuan text-to-image model quotas during the incentive period, making it easier for developers to use the latest AI models. In addition, the platform will open up professional data analysis tools to help teams achieve business growth through data insights.

In terms of commercialization, WeChat will support virtual payments and membership subscriptions across all terminals, including Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS, offering limited-time discounted rates. At the same time, the platform also introduces a "no-development smart integration mode," simplifying the advertising monetization process and improving monetization efficiency.

Additionally, WeChat emphasized the advantages of mini programs in social sharing, pointing out that many successful mini programs such as "Guess Salt," "Image Plus Frame," and "Style Converter" have already gained good reputations among users and demonstrated the huge potential of combining AI with various industries. WeChat looks forward to more creators participating in this growth plan and quickly transforming their ideas into profitable products.

Developers of mini programs can participate in this growth plan by logging into the mini program backend. New developers can enjoy relevant benefits after completing registration.

Key Points:   

🌟 The plan provides free cloud development resources and AI computing power support to help developers efficiently build mini programs.  

💰 WeChat will open up virtual payments and ad monetization across all terminals, enhancing commercialization capabilities.  

🚀 The growth plan encourages creators to participate, promoting the rapid development and application of AI mini programs.