Tencent Advocates Specialized AI Training for Vulnerable Groups
Tencent Research Institute is pioneering specialized AI training datasets to improve chatbot interactions with China's 69 million left-behind children. Senior researcher Lu Shiyu emphasizes collaboration with major developers to maximize impact.
Initial testing revealed significant shortcomings in top Chinese and American AI models, including Tencent's Hunyuan system, particularly in handling sensitive topics like sex education for rural populations.
The initiative comes as digital assistants become increasingly integrated into Chinese youth education, raising both opportunities and concerns about AI's societal role.