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Thursday 5 November

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

AI-generated summary Tencent has released the finished language model Hy4 with image understanding and the ability to operate software independently. Artificial Analysis places the model in second place among Chinese lab models on its Intelligence Index.

Earlier: Tencent says its Hy4 joins 'top-tier' of open-source AI models

Tokyo police consider using AI to reconstruct traffic accidents

AI-generated summary Tokyo law enforcement is reportedly developing a system that combines artificial intelligence with security camera footage and spatial data to digitally reconstruct traffic accidents. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to begin testing the technology in June 2027 and potentially launch full operations in January 2028.

Earlier: Tokyo police to introduce AI-based accident reconstruction system