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Tencent's 'Upset Frog' Lets Gen Z Play Storyteller with AI

Tencent Bets on Interactive AI Storytelling for Young Audiences

Move over Netflix - Tencent is betting Gen Z would rather star in stories than just watch them. The tech giant is quietly testing "Upset Frog," an experimental mini-program that turns AI-generated storytelling into a social, participatory experience.

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At its core, Upset Frog functions like a digital campfire where stories emerge collaboratively. The platform aggregates bite-sized narrative fragments - some generated by AI, others contributed by users - across genres from urban dramas to internet memes. Recent viral hits include "Top Sea Queen New Year Texts," proving young users crave content they can remix and discuss.

What sets it apart? Readers aren't just audiences. At any point, they can steer plots through choices ("

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