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Tencent Holdings Ltd. has appointed Yao Shunyu as its chief AI scientist, entrusting the former OpenAI researcher with heading up its artificial intelligence efforts.
Just like Horizon, Light of Motiram takes place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by giant robot dinosaurs who roam large, natural environments such as tropical forests, deserts, and snowy mountains. Both games even feature red-haired women protagonists that wear very similar outfits and styles, and devices similar to Aloy's "Focus" earpiece.
Sony and Tencent have reached a "confidential settlement" over Tencent's Light of Motiram, which Sony called a 'slavish clone' of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Sony initially sued Tencent in July 2025, claiming that Light of Motiram was a "slavish clone" of its own Horizon series. The PlayStation firm claimed that the Chinese company had pitched to make an entry in the Horizon series, only be turned down. Shortly after, Light of Motiram emerged.
Last Friday, Tencent released Hunyuan 2.0, its latest self-developed large AI model, offered in both Think and Instruct versions. The model is built on a
Vinces Yao Shunyu now serves as chief AI scientist under the CEO’s office, reporting directly to Tencent president Martin Lau.
Tencent has agreed to stop promoting and publicly testing Light of Motiram as a lawsuit with Sony continues. The game has been accused of being a clone of the Horizon franchise.
Sony and Tencent have reached a ‘confidential settlement,’ and Light of Motiram is no longer listed on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
Sony Interactive Entertainment's copyright infringement lawsuit against Tencent has been dismissed thanks to a 'confidential settlement' between the two.
Sony and Tencent have settled their legal battle over alleged Horizon "clone" Light of Motiram, with the latter game being pulled from PC storefronts.
Unrecord's developer says it can realize its goal of making "one of the most immersive games ever" now it's received backing from Tencent.