China’s tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd has announced plans to adopt a more measured approach to artificial intelligence development, despite its gaming and advertising businesses showing faster-than-anticipated growth. The company reported record revenue of 184.5 billion yuan ($25.7 billion) in the June quarter, exceeding analyst projections by 3%. This surge was driven by double-digit growth across major business segments, including advertising, which saw a boost from AI-driven enhancements. Tencent’s cautious stance on AI spending suggests it aims to avoid over-investment and follow a more prudent approach, setting it apart from some of its global rivals.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/tencent-s-revenue-beats-estimates-in-boost-for-ai-ambitions