Tencent WorkBuddy Launches Human-Machine Co-Writing for Real-Time Collaborative Editing
Tencent WorkBuddy has launched a "Human-Machine Co-writing" feature, allowing users and AI to collaboratively edit both local files (Word, Excel, PPT, MD) and online Tencent Docs in real time. The AI can directly execute edits based on natural language instructions or document comments, with changes syncing instantly. This feature eliminates the need to copy-paste or switch between windows when using AI assistants, streamlining the document editing workflow. By supporting multi-user and AI collaboration on both local and cloud files, it sets a new standard for AI-integrated productivity tools. Users can select specific elements like text, tables, or images, click "AI Edit", and describe the desired changes in natural language. Additionally, the tool can read existing comments within Tencent Docs to automatically implement feedback from colleagues or managers.
## BACKGROUND
Tencent WorkBuddy is an AI-native agent designed for office professionals, capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks using natural language instructions. While many AI writing assistants operate in separate chat interfaces, modern productivity tools are increasingly integrating AI directly into document editors to preserve human agency and workflow continuity.