Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley reports that Meta plans to introduce advertising in the "Updates" tab of WhatsApp, which is expected to create a significant new revenue growth path for the company, maintaining an "Overweight" rating with a target price of $650 [1] Group 1: Advertising Strategy - Meta announced the launch of "status ads" in the "Updates" tab of WhatsApp, which will not appear in user calls or messages and will not access user chat content [1] - The "Updates" tab has approximately 1.5 billion daily active users, and the ad format is similar to Instagram Stories [1] - Meta also plans to commercialize the "Channels" feature on the platform, including the introduction of "promoted channels" and "channel subscriptions," with potential revenue sharing from subscription income in the future [1] Group 2: Revenue Projections - In a base case scenario, if users spend 2-4 minutes daily on the "Updates" tab and the ad monetization rate is similar to Pinterest's international level, WhatsApp ad revenue could reach $3-5 billion annually, contributing a 1.5%-2% uplift to Meta's 2026 revenue [2][3] - In an optimistic scenario, if the time spent on the "Updates" tab reaches 12% and the ad monetization rate matches Facebook's level, annual revenue could exceed $6 billion, providing a 3% uplift to Meta's 2026 revenue [2][3] Group 3: Long-term Growth Potential - Although the WhatsApp advertising business may have limited short-term impact on Meta's overall revenue, it is significant for providing more long-term growth options, including expansion into business messaging, search, and devices [3] - The company believes that more stable revenue and cash flow growth will enhance long-term profitability and valuation [3]

毕马威中国通信、媒体及科技行业主管合伙人陈俭德表示，科技行业正处于快速转型周期，存在巨大的 开拓机会，创新不断加速，竞争格局持续调整。在行业内，部分企业正带头行动，构建使其他组织转型 受益的AI；另有部分企业则专注于将AI集成到当前的产品和服务中；更有少部分企业已完全将AI嵌入 其运营中。整体而言，提升整体生产力仍是科技企业利用AI实现价值的核心焦点。 2025年政府工作报告提到，持续推进"人工智能+"行动，将数字技术与制造优势、市场优势更好结合起 来。近年来，越来越多科技企业开始利用AI能力来提高运营效率、决策能力和数据管理能力。然而， AI在实际落地过程中，也面临着数据扩展、伦理、人才与专业知识瓶颈等诸多挑战。 报告提出，安全和数据隐私问题是限制企业AI价值潜力的两大关键挑战。尽管如此，AI给企业带来的 效益已体现在降本增效、加快数据驱动决策、提升数据分析和洞察力等多方面。科技企业正站在AI驱 动的数智化转型新起点，既充满机遇，也面临挑战。 此外，许多科技企业仍缺乏清晰的AI战略、实施计划、技术基础设施和信任框架。毕马威中国技术和 新经济管理咨询服务主管合伙人高人伯表示，企业还需在战略层、职能层、基础层协 ...

Group 1 - Apple plans to utilize AI to accelerate the design of custom chips for its devices, as stated by senior vice president of hardware technology, Johny Srouji [1] - Xiaomi acquired an industrial land in Beijing's Yizhuang New City for approximately 635 million yuan, covering an area of 485,100 square meters with a 50-year lease [2] - Musk's X platform aims to become a "super app" incorporating investment and trading functionalities, and is exploring the introduction of credit or debit cards [3] Group 2 - Microsoft is planning to lay off thousands of employees, focusing on the sales department, with announcements expected after the fiscal year ends next month [4] - Yushu Technology has completed the delivery of its C round financing, led by several major investors including Tencent and Alibaba [5] - Alibaba Cloud will launch its second data center in South Korea by the end of this month to meet the growing demand from the rapid development of generative AI [5] Group 3 - SpaceX's Starship S36 experienced a significant explosion during a static fire test, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause [6]

Group 1 - The core idea is that X, the social media platform owned by Musk, is accelerating its transformation into a "super app" by planning to introduce investment trading features and explore credit card services, aiming to replicate WeChat's all-in-one service model [1] - CEO Linda Yaccarino stated that users will soon be able to conduct investments and transactions on the X platform, with plans for a branded credit or debit card potentially launching within the year [1][2] - X Money, a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment service, will first launch in the U.S. and then expand to other regions, allowing users to purchase goods, store value, or tip creators [2] Group 2 - X is facing significant regulatory challenges as it expands into financial services, including compliance with licensing requirements and anti-money laundering regulations [3] - The advertising business is recovering, with Yaccarino claiming that 96% of advertisers have returned to the platform, aiming to restore 2022 advertising revenue levels [4] - Despite the optimistic outlook, some advertisers remain cautious about advertising on X, and Emarketer predicts that X's revenue will increase to $2.3 billion this year, up from $1.9 billion last year, but still below the $4.1 billion revenue at the time of Musk's takeover [4] Group 3 - The relationship between X and advertisers remains tense, with reports of brands like Verizon and Ralph Lauren reaching advertising agreements after receiving threat letters [5] - Yaccarino dismissed claims of strained relationships as rumors, emphasizing that these reports are based on unnamed sources [5] - X has previously filed antitrust lawsuits against organizations it accused of coordinating an "illegal boycott" against the platform, with some brands resuming advertising after legal disputes were resolved [5]

Group 1: Microsoft - Microsoft plans to lay off thousands of employees, focusing on the sales department, with announcements expected after the fiscal year ends next month [2] - The company has committed to limiting spending in other areas due to significant investments in servers and data centers [2] Group 2: Social Media Platform X - CEO Linda Yaccarino announced that users will soon be able to invest and transfer money on platform X, integrating financial management into the social media experience [3] - The company is exploring the launch of its own credit or debit card, potentially available within the year [3] Group 3: Apple - Apple's hardware technology senior vice president, Johny Srouji, stated the company intends to use AI to accelerate the design of its custom chips [4] - This approach highlights Apple's commitment to leveraging advanced tools for chip design, which may drive innovation in the chip design tools industry [4] Group 4: Helm.ai - Helm.ai launched an AI-based vision system for autonomous vehicles and is in talks with automakers to deploy its technology [5] - The company is collaborating with Honda to integrate its technology into the upcoming 2026 Honda Zero electric vehicle, enhancing user experience by enabling hands-free driving [5] Group 5: Midjourney - Midjourney released its first version of an AI video generator that creates short videos from uploaded or created images, currently available on web and Discord [6] - The subscription service starts at $10 per month, indicating potential positive impacts on the creative software and content production industries [6]

新华财经北京6月20日电新华财经和面包财经研究员梳理的公开资料显示，2025年5月港股共有91家上市公司发起回购，累计回购7.5亿股，回购金额合计达 170.19亿港元，较去年同期的193.82亿港元下降12.19%。 其中，哔哩哔哩、美团、绿竹生物、药师帮等公司于5月首度进行年内回购或明显加大回购力度。 行业方面，2025年5月发起回购的港股上市公司主要分布在软件服务、医疗保健设备和服务、媒体及娱乐等行业。 港股上市公司5月回购总额170.19亿港元 根据信披数据，2025年5月港股共有91家上市公司发起回购，累计回购7.5亿股，回购金额合计达170.19亿港元，较去年同期的193.82亿港元下降12.19%。 从个股来看，腾讯控股、汇丰控股及友邦保险5月回购金额居于前列。此外，哔哩哔哩、美团、绿竹生物、药师帮等公司于5月首度进行年内回购或明显加大 回购力度。 绿竹生物5月回购金额为3971.33万元。统计显示，绿竹生物此次回购175.92万股。期间，公司回购最低价为21.95港元／股，最高价为23港元／股。 软件服务、医疗保健设备和服务行业实施回购公司数量较多 2025年5月发起回购的港股上市公司，主要分 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the "Cross-Media Artificial Intelligence Joint Laboratory" by Zhejiang University and Huashu aims to explore effective mechanisms for the integration of culture and technology, focusing on developing a national-level benchmark project in cross-media cultural models [1][2]. Group 1: Laboratory Objectives and Focus Areas - The laboratory will focus on four main directions: strategic research, project tackling, innovation incubation, and talent cultivation [1]. - Key tasks include model data and knowledge construction, cross-media large model development, platform and application service technology, scenario-driven and virtual-physical integration, and legal regulations and security assurance technology [1]. Group 2: Strategic Importance and Expectations - The laboratory's establishment is seen as a significant milestone for Zhejiang University in the field of artificial intelligence, promoting the deep integration of culture, technology, and AI to empower industry development [2]. - Expectations include stimulating innovation through the deep integration of culture and technology, serving industry needs with practical research and transformation, and building a sustainable innovation ecosystem through platform and talent development [2]. Group 3: Industry Collaboration and Initiatives - Huashu Group views the laboratory as a strategic response to the historical opportunities presented by AI development, aiming to lead in the "AI+" sector within the broadcasting industry [3]. - The collaboration will focus on four major actions: "AI+ New Infrastructure," "AI+ New Governance," "AI+ New Audio-Visual," and "AI+ New Operations" [3]. - A white paper on intelligent design in digital media during the AIGC era was jointly released, outlining the latest research and forward-thinking insights from both parties [3].

金十数据6月19日讯，据英国金融时报报道，社交媒体平台"X"首席执行官Linda Yaccarino表示，用户 将"很快"能够在这个社交媒体平台上进行投资或交易。她概述了该公司将进军金融服务领域，以实现其 所有者埃隆•马斯克打造一款"无所不有的应用"的目标。Yaccarino补充说，该公司还在探索推出X信用卡 或借记卡，最早可能在今年推出。此前X已经表示，将在今年晚些时候推出数字钱包和点对点支付服务 X Money， Visa将成为其首个合作伙伴。 英媒：社交媒体平台"X"即将被打造成"超级应用" 囊括投资交易等功能 ...

据英国《金融时报》：社交媒体平台"X"首席执行官琳达·雅卡里诺表示，用户很快就能在该平台上进行 投资或交易。 ...

大家总说中国的老年人远离了电视（开机率不足30%），是因为操作太复杂。没想到守着简单操作的欧美老年人，也开始抛弃电视了！ 美国权威收视率统计机构尼尔森的最新报告显示，原来在大洋彼岸，爷爷奶奶们也爱上了刷YouTube。 当"银发族"成为流媒体增长最快的用户群体，这股浪潮会如何影响大洋两岸的客厅生态？ 他们尤其热衷于Tubi、Roku和Pluto等免费流媒体服务。今年5月，这三个平台占据了所有年龄段总电视时长的5.7%，超过了Disney+和Hulu两大付费平台 的总和。 尼尔森产品策略高级副总裁布莱恩·富勒（Brian Fuhrer）指出："这些免费平台有广告，但对于这个年龄段的观众来说，这并不会让他们感到特别突兀，因 为他们已经习惯了在（传统）电视上看广告。" 老年人"拔线"的被动与主动 "银发浪潮"席卷流媒体 流媒体的未来已至，并且正成为现实。根据尼尔森周二发布的报告，2025年5月，美国人通过流媒体服务观看电视的时长，首次在一个完整的月份里，超 过了有线电视和广播电视的总和。 这一历史性转折的背后，一个群体的"倒戈"起到了决定性作用。毫不意外，年轻观众是第一批投向流媒体怀抱的人。但最终帮助流媒体"锁定胜 ...