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WeChat is testing an “AI social” feature that lets two assistants talk first

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WeChat is testing a feature called “Xiaowei AI Social” in a limited rollout, allowing a user’s Xiaowei assistant to contact a friend’s Xiaowei assistant and handle an initial conversation. Possible tasks include arranging a meal, coordinating schedules and checking preliminary interest. The feature…

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  1. 2026-09-08 05:10 · TechNode
    WeChat is testing an “AI social” feature that lets two assistants talk first

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