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Tencent launches Hy4 with vision and computer-use features · 8 sources tracked

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Tencent has launched Hy4, its latest large language model, which significantly enhances its capabilities with visual understanding and the ability to interact with computer systems. This new model can interpret images, analyze charts, perform mathematical reasoning on visual data, and operate command-line tools and graphical interfaces. Hy4 is positioned for workplace productivity, integrated into tools like WorkBuddy for tasks such as document summarization, presentation creation, and managing project information. Tencent also reported that Hy4 performs competitively against other leading open-weight models and even rivals some closed models in specific benchmarks. AI

IMPACT Sets a new bar for open-weight models in multimodal and computer-interaction tasks, potentially accelerating workplace AI adoption.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card and benchmark results.

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Tencent launches Hy4 with vision and computer-use features · 8 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [12]

  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Jonathan Kemper ·

    Tencent releases Hy4 with vision and computer use, claims second place among Chinese AI models

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1152" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tencent.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2048" /></p> <p> Tencent has unveiled Hy4, its first multimodal language model that …

  2. Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points TIER_1 English(EN) · gmays ·

    Tencent Launches Hy4, One of the Leading Open-Source AI Models

  3. Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points TIER_1 English(EN) · Philpax ·

    Tencent Hy4

  4. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    Tencent’s Hy4 Adds Vision and Computer Use, Joining the Top Tier of Open-Weight Models

    On November 4, Tencent released Hy4, the latest generation of its large language models, marking an across-the-board capability leap over Hy4 preview.

  5. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · The daily flare ·

    Tencent launches Hy4 with visual understanding and computer-use features

    <p>Originally published on <a href="https://thedailyflare.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Daily Flare</a>.</p> <p>Tencent, the Shenzhen-based technology company, launched Hy4 on Nov. 4, 2026, adding visual understanding and computer-use features to its flagship language model.…

  6. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/mawcopolow ·

    Tencent says Hy4 ranks among the best open models. Its weights aren't out yet

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1xnnr3k/tencent_says_hy4_ranks_among_the_best_open_models/"> <img alt="Tencent says Hy4 ranks among the best open models. Its weights aren't out yet" src="https://external-preview.redd.it/bMTSgiIB14FzRPcGNRaU0…

  7. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · redaktionen ·

    Tencent releases AI model Hy4 with support for visual understanding https://redaktionen.net/artikel/1309 # ai # svtech

    Tencent släpper AI-modellen Hy4 med stöd för visuellt förståelse https:// redaktionen.net/artikel/1309 # ai # svtech

    LINKS redaktionen.net/…/1309
  8. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Tencent has launched its Hy4 model, which adds visual understanding to its AI system and limits cybersecurity training data to lower misuse risk. Source: DigiTi

    Tencent has launched its Hy4 model, which adds visual understanding to its AI system and limits cybersecurity training data to lower misuse risk. Source: DigiTimes Asia https://www. digitimes.com/news/a20261106PD 206/tencent-training-cybersecurity-testing-data.html # AI # Tencent

    LINKS digitimes.com/…/tencent-training-cybersec… digitimes.com/…/a20261106PD
  9. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Tencent released Hy4, a large language model that adds computer-use capabilities and visual understanding. The model builds on the Hy4 Preview and weighs 770 bi

    Tencent released Hy4, a large language model that adds computer-use capabilities and visual understanding. The model builds on the Hy4 Preview and weighs 770 billion parameters. Source: SiliconANGLE https:// siliconangle.com/2026/11/04/te ncent-releases-hy4-powerful-frontier-llm-…

    LINKS siliconangle.com/…/tencent-releases-hy4-p…
  10. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · madrobotblog ·

    Tencent’s new Hy4 AI can now use a computer, and Tencent admits it still trails Claude and GPT Tencent released Hy4 on Nov 4 with vision and computer use. Open

    Tencent’s new Hy4 AI can now use a computer, and Tencent admits it still trails Claude and GPT Tencent released Hy4 on Nov 4 with vision and computer use. Open weights are promised but not out, and Tencent admits a big gap to top closed models. # Tencent # OpenSource # AI https:/…

    LINKS madrobot.blog/…/tencent-hy4-release-compu…
  11. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Tencent has launched its new flagship AI model Hy4, which can process images, analyse complex charts and perform visual mathematical reasoning. Source: South Ch

    Tencent has launched its new flagship AI model Hy4, which can process images, analyse complex charts and perform visual mathematical reasoning. Source: South China Morning Post https://www. scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article /3373227/tencent-unveils-hy4-open-weight-ai-race-deepseek-z…

    LINKS scmp.com/…/tencent-unveils-hy4-open-weigh…
  12. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Tencent has released Hy4, its flagship open-weight AI model, adding visual understanding and powering a rebuilt WorkBuddy workplace tool. It scales to 770 billi

    Tencent has released Hy4, its flagship open-weight AI model, adding visual understanding and powering a rebuilt WorkBuddy workplace tool. It scales to 770 billion parameters, 2.6 times the Hy3 predecessor, and Tencent says it now ranks among the strongest open-weight models. Cape…

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