Tencent Holdings Ltd. has hired AI researcher Yao Shunyu from OpenAI, marking a significant shift of talent from the U.S. AI sector to China, according to sources familiar with the matter. Yao, whose previous experience includes positions at Google and Princeton University, will focus on integrating AI into Tencent’s services. The hiring, which has not yet been publicly announced, underscores China’s efforts to attract top AI talent. Tencent, a Shenzhen-based gaming and messaging company, aims to leverage Yao’s expertise to enhance its offerings.
