Tencent Releases Hy3-Preview, First AI Model from Yao Shunyu
Tencent has released Hy3-preview, its first AI model developed under former OpenAI researcher Yao Shunyu. The model features 295 billion parameters, down from Hy2’s 400 billion parameters.
Key Details
- Publisher: AI Weekly / Based on April 2026 AI News
- Date: April 23, 2026
- Category: AI Model Release
Technical Specs
- Parameters: 295 billion
- Previous model (Hy2): 400 billion parameters
- Lead researcher: Yao Shunyu (former OpenAI)
Background
Yao Shunyu, a former OpenAI researcher, has joined Tencent and led the development of the Hy3-preview model. This represents Tencent’s entry into the competitive frontier AI model space with a leaner, more efficient architecture.