速递｜Meta将支付1.4亿美元使用Black Forest Labs的AI图像技术

Core Insights - Meta has signed a multi-year contract worth over $100 million with AI image startup Black Forest Labs to expand its AI services [2][3] - The agreement includes an initial investment of $35 million in the first year and $105 million in the second year [3] - Black Forest Labs, founded by scientists involved in creating the AI image generator Stable Diffusion, has quickly become a significant player in the AI image and video generation space [3][4] Financial Performance - As of August, Black Forest Labs reported an annual recurring revenue of $96.3 million [4] - The company has secured contracts worth approximately $300 million with major firms including Adobe, Canva, and Snap, in addition to Meta [4] - Black Forest Labs anticipates its annual recurring revenue will reach $300 million by fiscal year 2026 [4] Investment and Valuation - Black Forest Labs has raised over $100 million in venture capital, with a recent funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, bringing its valuation to around $1 billion [5]