Sohu.com(US:SOHU) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-09 15:48Core Insights - The 2025 World Internet Conference has commenced in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, with a focus on "Internet Innovation and Persistence" led by Sohu's founder Zhang Chaoyang [1] Group 1: Talent and Research Integration - Zhang Chaoyang emphasized that talent is crucial for integrating basic research with industry, suggesting that hiring individuals with a background in physics or basic science as chief scientists can enhance R&D teams' understanding of underlying principles [3] - He noted that many engineers in large companies rely on existing experience and formulas, lacking deep exploration of technical principles, which can hinder innovation [3] Group 2: Sohu's Business Focus - Sohu is currently concentrating on traditional consumer internet sectors, particularly in media and social aspects, with a focus on its core social product "Attention Flow" [3] - "Attention Flow" is designed around PGC, UGC, and Vlog short videos, creating a diverse ecosystem that includes humorous, useful, and visually appealing content [3] Group 3: Social Interaction and Content Strategy - Zhang highlighted that "Attention Flow" prioritizes interpersonal relationships over mere content consumption, differentiating itself from algorithm-driven recommendations [4] - Sohu Video is enhancing real-life social interactions through offline events while also diversifying its content ecosystem to boost user engagement [4] - The company plans to revive its American drama strategy and will combine short and long-form content, including both vertical and horizontal short dramas [4]