How AI and Cloud Are Redefining Knowledge Sharing – Insights from Zhihu’s VP

Li Dahai, a Zhihu partner and senior vice‑president with a background at Google, CloudRang and Wandoujia, shares his perspective on the future of cloud and AI technologies.

Cloud and AI as Core Trends

Li asserts that cloudification is a major trend and that Tencent Cloud is not only commercializing cloud computing but also AI, lowering the barrier for enterprises to adopt advanced technologies without building large in‑house teams.

Zhihu’s AI‑Driven Knowledge Network

Zhihu aims to build a massive knowledge network where every user can act as an expert. Its algorithm interprets question semantics and matches them with authoritative users using big‑data and AI analysis, resulting in a 300% increase in answer volume after introducing automated invitation models.

Human‑Machine Collaboration and Principles

The platform’s current algorithm combines human insight with machine learning, continuously optimized to reflect Zhihu’s values of seriousness, professionalism, and friendliness. Li emphasizes that principles and community standards are more important than raw algorithmic performance, especially when handling controversial or low‑quality content.

Partnership with Tencent Cloud

Zhihu’s migration to Tencent Cloud took about six months, involving physical servers, security services, and close collaboration between the two teams. The partnership delivers elastic resource scheduling, reduced operational costs, and financial savings that can be reinvested in product innovation.

Future Outlook

Li believes cloud computing will continue to expand, with Tencent Cloud positioned as a leading provider worldwide, supporting partners like Zhihu in delivering comprehensive AI‑enhanced services.