Core Viewpoint - The television industry, traditionally a mature market, is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI integration, with major players like Hisense and TCL leveraging AI to enhance user experience and operational efficiency [6][7]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The television industry has evolved from price wars in hardware to a focus on software and content monetization, and now to AI-driven value creation [7]. - Major companies are reporting positive financial results for 2024, with Hisense achieving over 46.6 billion yuan in TV revenue and TCL's revenue reaching 99.32 billion HKD, a 25.7% year-on-year increase [8]. - The recovery in performance is attributed to a shift towards high-end and large-screen products, moving away from price competition to enhance product value [9]. Group 2: AI Integration and Impact - AI is reshaping the television landscape, with companies like Coolpad transitioning to AI-native enterprises and expanding into various sectors beyond traditional TV [10][13]. - The AI wave has enabled new business models for system service providers, shifting from software sales to service-oriented offerings, enhancing user engagement and ecosystem development [14]. - Traditional TV manufacturers are focusing on AI to improve user interaction and increase TV usage rates, as daily active users have significantly declined [15][16]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - Current AI applications in the television sector focus on three main areas: display quality, user interaction, and connectivity [17]. - In the display domain, advancements include AI-driven enhancements in picture and sound quality, with companies like Samsung and Hisense leading the charge with new AI chips [18][19]. - The competition in user interaction is characterized by different strategies, with some companies adopting a centralized approach while others emphasize integration with smart home ecosystems [20].

Core Viewpoint - The television industry, traditionally a mature market, is experiencing a resurgence due to the integration of AI technologies, with major players like Hisense and TCL leveraging AI to enhance their product offerings and financial performance [2][3][4]. Group 1: AI's Impact on Financial Performance - Major television manufacturers have reported positive financial results for 2024, with Hisense achieving over 46.6 billion yuan in television revenue and TCL's revenue reaching 99.32 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 25.7% [2][3]. - The recovery in performance is attributed more to strategic shifts towards high-end and large-screen products rather than AI alone, as companies focus on upgrading product structures to avoid price wars [3][4]. Group 2: Role of System Service Providers - System service providers, such as Coocaa, have capitalized on the AI trend, quickly commercializing AI applications across various sectors, including telecommunications and automotive [6][8]. - Coocaa's transition to an "AI-native enterprise" has allowed it to develop new products and services, leveraging its extensive data accumulated from diverse verticals [6][7]. Group 3: AI Television Development - The integration of AI in televisions is not a new concept, but the industry faces challenges such as declining daily active users, prompting manufacturers to enhance user interaction through AI [9][10]. - Key areas of focus for AI television include improvements in display quality, user interaction, and connectivity with smart home devices [10][11]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The competition in AI television is intensifying, with companies like Samsung and Hisense adopting different strategies; Samsung emphasizes integration with its IoT ecosystem, while Hisense focuses on developing centralized AI assistants [13][14]. - The competition is still in its early stages, and success will depend on how well companies can articulate their AI narratives and engage users [15].