Core Insights - Kunlun Wanwei faces a critical question regarding the sustainability of its "All in AI" strategy amid a challenging financial landscape, as it reports its worst annual results since going public [1][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 5.66 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.2%, but reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of 1.595 billion yuan, a staggering decline of 226.8% [2][11]. - This marks the first loss for Kunlun Wanwei since its IPO in 2015 [3]. - The company's cash cow, the gaming business, saw revenue drop to 444 million yuan, a decrease of 16.84%, with its revenue share plummeting from 25.91% in 2020 to 7.8% in 2024 [5]. Business Segments - Revenue growth primarily stemmed from overseas operations, which rose to 5.15 billion yuan, a 21.9% increase, accounting for 91% of total revenue [5]. - The information distribution and metaverse platform Opera generated 480 million USD in revenue, up 21.1%, while overseas social networks and short drama platforms achieved 1.25 billion yuan, a growth of 28.5% [7]. R&D and Strategic Focus - The company significantly increased its R&D expenditure to 1.54 billion yuan, a rise of 59.5%, which heavily impacted profitability [11][15]. - Despite the high investment in AI models and platforms, the commercialization of these projects has been slow, leading to a lack of effective profit generation [15][22]. Leadership Changes - The departure of key AI figure Yan Shuicheng, who played a crucial role in the development of major AI models, raises concerns about the stability of Kunlun Wanwei's technical direction [16][18]. Market Position and Challenges - Kunlun Wanwei's "Tiangong" AI model ranks in the third tier of the market, significantly trailing behind competitors like Wenxin Yiyan and Tencent's models [21]. - The company faces challenges in user engagement and product differentiation, with low active user numbers and mixed feedback on new platforms like SkyReels [21][22]. Industry Context - The broader AI industry is experiencing similar challenges, with many companies struggling to achieve profitability despite heavy investments in technology [24]. - The frequent shifts in Kunlun Wanwei's strategic focus have led to investor confusion, raising concerns about its long-term viability as a leader in the AI space [24].