Tencent launches yuanbao search, integrating ecosystem content and differentiating ads

Tencent Cloud has officially rolled out its new search product, Yuanbao Search. Users can access the service by navigating to so.qq.com in any browser or by updating the QQ browser to the latest version and selecting Yuanbao Search in the engine settings. Built upon the capabilities of the Yuanbao large model, the search engine reconstructs the entire search pipeline—from understanding and retrieval to ranking and answer organization—utilizing a massive index. Its scope covers not only general web pages but also content from Tencent's ecosystem, including WeChat Official Accounts and Video Channels, alongside academic literature. Key features include prioritizing authoritative and official sources, clearly separating advertisements from direct answers, and offering an option to collapse ads. The service integrates 157 authoritative sources and supports various input methods such as typing, voice commands, and image uploads. Furthermore, it enhances academic search by providing plain-language interpretations of paper conclusions while retaining original source citations, and it supports one-click English translation. To ensure continuous improvement, Yuanbao Search incorporates a Recursive Self-Evolution (RSI) mechanism, allowing it to identify and refine the search experience based on real-world usage and user feedback.