Tencent denies 50% layoff rumors, clarifies internal AI shift

Briefing by News4U · First published

Social-media posts claiming Tencent will cut 50% of staff or 8,000 jobs misinterpret an internal 28th-anniversary speech, according to people close to the company; management said half the workforce will remain on core “army” businesses while the other half shifts to AI-native “navy” projects, and Tencent has not issued an official statement. [1] [2]

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  1. 快讯

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  2. 知情人士回应“腾讯裁员 50%”系谣言误读,该说法完全不属实

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