TMTPOST -- Tech giant Tencent unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence tools on Tuesday capable of transforming text and images into 3D visuals, marking another step in China's growing momentum in the generative AI space. The company released five open-source models based on its Hunyuan3D-2.0 technology, including "turbo" versions that can generate 3D visuals within 30 seconds while maintaining high precision and quality, according to a statement. This launch comes as Chinese firms, particularly AI startup DeepSeek, are challenging U.S. dominance in the field by delivering comparable or superior performance at significantly lower costs. Tencent's 3D initiative follows its February release of Hunyuan Turbo S, a large language model that the company claims processes queries faster than DeepSeek's flagship R1 model. Tencent first introduced its 3D AI models in November 2024, targeting designers and game developers as it aimed to establish itself as an early leader in text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation capabilities. The company launched Hunyuan3D-2.0 in January, asserting that it outperforms leading industry models in text consistency, geometric accuracy, and visual quality benchmarks. Meanwhile, TikTok parent company ByteDance is also advancing in the text-to-3D and image-to-3D space with its VeOmniverse model, released in 2024. Unlike Tencent's open-source approach, ByteDance's model remains proprietary. These developments highlight the intensifying competition and innovation in China's generative AI sector, as companies race to push the boundaries of AI-driven content creation.