Tencent Introduces Groundbreaking Multi-Agent System for Smartphones

Andrew Cheung
2 min readJun 5, 2024

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Tencent’s research has a revolutionary development that could change how we interact with our smartphones. While the world focuses on discussions about large language models (LLMs) and their regulation, Tencent’s researchers have showcased an innovative multi-agent system designed specifically for smartphone users. This is a significant step toward more efficient and intelligent task management across various apps.

Earlier this week, I highlighted the growing trend toward agentic AI. Today, I want to dive deeper into this topic and share exciting news that you shouldn’t miss.

Key Highlights:

Learning Mechanism:
- The agent learns to navigate and use new apps either through autonomous exploration or by observing human demonstrations.

Two-Phase Approach:
1. Exploration Phase: The agent interacts with smartphone applications, learning from the outcomes to create a comprehensive reference document.

2. Deployment Phase: Using the information compiled during the exploration phase, the agent efficiently operates and navigates apps.

Operational Efficiency:
When encountering a new user interface, AppAgent refers to its knowledge base to understand the interface’s purpose and usage. It then strategises the best way to accomplish the task, making the correct operations step by step.
This innovative approach marks a significant advancement in agentic AI, showing how AI can transform daily tasks and interactions with technology. As I noted earlier this week, the AI world is moving towards a major shift in agentic AI. It is crucial not to overlook these advancements, as they will fundamentally change how we interact with and manage our daily tasks.

Stay informed and be ready for the changes ahead in AI technology.

Ref: https://appagent-official.github.io/?utm_source=ai.briefnewsletter.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=google-12-ai

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Andrew Cheung

AI Consultant & Product Manager | Specialising in AI Strategy & transformation | Enhancing Business and User Journeys