Xiaomi Confirms Development of New LLM-Powered Assistant ‘Mi Chat’
Xiaomi is developing a new, proprietary smart assistant application, tentatively named “Mi Chat,” based on Large Language Models (LLMs). This initiative aligns with the company’s expanded investment in LLM research and generation-based applications, positioning it within a highly competitive AI assistant market.
Reports confirm that the initial development build of the intelligent question-answer (Q&A) tool is complete. This rapid internal progress follows statements from the company’s leadership regarding increased focus and investment in AI.
Ecosystem Integration and HyperOS
Mi Chat is expected to function as a deeply integrated layer within Xiaomi’s HyperOS, the operating system designed to connect its range of devices, including smartphones, smart home products, and electric vehicles. The assistant is intended to provide a unified experience across the company’s diverse hardware.
Xiaomi Group President and head of the handset division, Lu Weibing, previously noted that the company views the integration of AI with real-world hardware as the next major growth area, moving beyond simple application-based features.
The new assistant is supported by Xiaomi’s internal LLM research, including work from the MiMo model group. This foundation is part of Xiaomi’s overarching HyperAI subsystem, which manages the integration of end-edge-cloud AI capabilities across the operating system. The existing XiaoAi voice assistant has already been updated using this infrastructure to offer enhanced cross-device capabilities under the name “Super XiaoAi.”
Upcoming Public Disclosure
The development efforts precede the upcoming Xiaomi “Human, Vehicle, and Home” ecosystem conference scheduled for December 17, 2025, at the China National Convention Centre. Industry analysts anticipate this event will be used to publicly detail Mi Chat’s features, its specific function within the HyperOS framework, and any proposed rollout schedule for domestic and international markets.
By developing a proprietary AI assistant, Xiaomi is seeking greater control over the user experience and aiming to offer localised, seamless integration across its device portfolio. The company’s known focus on lightweight, on-device model deployment also points toward potential benefits in terms of privacy and operational latency.
