Inkeverse ditches micro-dramas in face of AI challenge, tries out data centers
The company, formerly known as Inke, was China’s second largest livestreaming platform in 2017 before launching apps for social networking, dating and micro-dramas Key Takeaways: Inkeverse is dropping its micro-drama…
Multimodal AI growth forces companies to rethink computing costs
As creation of content expressed in multiple formats grows, video generation costs are reshaping companies’ AI computing budgets By LeadLeo Research Institute Multimodal content creation is moving from a…
AI valuations take flight, while China’s low-altitude economy crashes into reality
"It's always all about money. Anything AI requires a tremendous amount of investment." – on Kuaishou’s decision to spin off its Kling AI video unit Rene Vanguestaine Key Takeaways: Kuaishou's…
Kuaishou’s AI ace valued at $18 billion as countdown to spinoff begins
The short video giant is preparing to cut the financial cord with its Kling unit, opening up new valuation room for the popular AI video asset Key Takeaways: Kuaishou is…
BRIEF: Kuaishou eyes spinoff for Kling AI video creation unit
Short video site operator Kuaishou Technology (1024.HK) said on Tuesday it is considering a potential restructuring that would allow its Kling AI unit to conduct its own fundraising. Kuaishou said…
Multi-channel networks shift as traffic growth peaks
China’s MCN operators are moving from a focus on key influencers to content efficiency, with overseas expansion and AI reshaping the sector’s growth LeadLeo Research Institute China’s livestreaming e-commerce…
Huya finds new growth formula by monetizing games, not just streams
The company is starting to monetize its gaming ecosystem through game publishing, selling in-game items and providing other related services Key Takeaways: Huya’s latest results show its long-promised shift beyond…
