Bside 概念海报，来源： Bside 的 steam 介绍页面 从早期的 QQ 群、页游到 Discord 、 Vtuber 以及二次元社区等等，虚拟角色和社交系统始也伴随着一代代年轻人成长和演进，一代代的年轻人们都在虚拟 世界中寻找着属于他们的归属感。当下， AI 正重新定义虚拟角色的 " 生命形态 "—— 从单纯的图像或设定，到拥有记忆、情绪与行为逻辑的 "Living OC （活着的原创角色） " ，人们对虚拟陪伴与情感投射的想象也重新被唤醒。 由 Kotoko AI 公司打造的 OC 社交游戏互动平台 "Bside" 正试图响应这样一种需求： " 用户想要的不只是一个角色，而是一个能参与社交的虚拟生命。 " Bside 融合了 UGC 创作、 AI Agent 与游戏化机制，让原创角色成为用户生活的陪伴者和社交货币，并致力于构建一个 " 属于下一代人的 QQ" —— 一个以 OC 为中心，人与人、人与角色深度链接的虚拟内容游乐场。 本期我们对话 Bside 创始人乔海鑫（ Patrick ）。他是 Kotoko AI 的创始人，曾联合创办知名 UGC 游戏平台创业公司 Yahaha Studios ...

Core Insights - Walmart aims to deliver to 95% of Americans within three hours by year-end, supported by investments in supply chain technologies [1] - The company is leveraging advanced technologies, including AI and automated systems, to enhance supply chain efficiency and customer experience [2] - Walmart's strategy focuses on providing omnichannel services, allowing customers to choose between eCommerce deliveries, curbside pickups, or in-store visits [3] Financial Performance - Walmart reported a 5.1% revenue growth and an 8.6% increase in operating income for the fiscal year ending January 31 [5] - The advertising business saw a significant 27% increase, while membership income rose by 21% [5] - eCommerce sales reached $121 billion, with 8.3 billion units delivered the same or next day [4] Strategic Positioning - The company emphasizes its adaptability and innovation in navigating various challenges, including economic crises and inflation [5] - Walmart positions itself as a hybrid entity, combining people and technology, stores and eCommerce, as well as innovation and execution [6]

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) has delivered an impressive performance so far in 2025, with the stock hitting a fresh 52-week high of $120.63 yesterday before closing briefly lower at $119.94. BJ is now up 34.3% year to date, comfortably outpacing the industry’s rise of 1% and the S&P 500’s decline of 9.1%.Solid membership trends, product strategies, digital advancements and expansion plans have contributed to BJ's success. But with the stock trading near its peak, investors are now facing a famili ...