来源：环球网 【环球网科技综合报道】2月3日消息，据The Verge报道，Adobe将于2026年3月1日停止开发其经典2D 动画软件Animate，并计划在2027年3月1日（企业客户至2029年3月1日）彻底关闭文件访问权限。 据悉，Animate（前身为Flash Professional）自1996年推出以来，曾主导互联网动画时代，并成为全球动 画教育、独立游戏开发和短视频内容创作的核心工具。Adobe在声明中承认，Animate"在构建动画生态 系统中发挥了关键作用"，但声称"技术进步催生了更符合用户需求的新平台"。 然而，Adobe未能提供直接替代产品，仅建议用户通过其他Creative Cloud工具"部分实现功能"。 Adobe的决策与其激进的AI战略直接相关。近年来，该公司推出了Firefly AI订阅服务，生成图像/视频 功能。此外，为企业客户定制生成式AI模型，并将AI集成至Photoshop、Express等核心产品。财报显 示，Adobe AI相关收入占比已超30%，但其代价是牺牲传统工具线。此前，该公司已停更Flash Player、 淘汰传统型设计软件，此次Animate的退出 ...

Economic Indicators - The US November CPI increased by 2.7% year-on-year, significantly lower than the expected 3.1%, while the core CPI rose by 2.6%, also below the forecast of 3.0%[5] - The average monthly CPI increase from September to November was estimated at 0.10% for overall CPI and 0.08% for core CPI[5] Market Performance - US stock markets rebounded, with the Dow Jones up 0.14% to 47,951 points, the S&P 500 rising 0.79% to 6,774 points, and the Nasdaq increasing by 1.38% to 23,006 points, driven by strong earnings from Micron Technology[9] - European markets remained robust, with the Stoxx 600 index rising by 0.96%, supported by the Bank of England's interest rate cut of 25 basis points[9] Commodity and Currency Trends - International oil prices saw a slight increase, with NY crude oil rising by 0.38% to $56.15 per barrel, influenced by geopolitical risks surrounding Venezuela and Russia[26] - Gold prices experienced a minor decline following the US inflation data, while platinum continued its upward trend[26] Fixed Income Market - US Treasury yields fell by 2-4 basis points, with the 10-year yield at 4.12% and the 30-year yield at 4.80%[30] - The UK central bank's hawkish rate cut led to a reduction in expectations for future rate cuts, with the 2-year UK bond yield rising by 4.2 basis points to 3.74%[30] Sector Performance - In the US, six out of eleven S&P sectors rose, with the consumer discretionary sector leading with a gain of 1.78%, while the energy sector fell by 1.42%[9] - In the Hong Kong market, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.12%, while the technology sector faced pressure, with major tech stocks declining[11]

Group 1 - OpenAI's ChatGPT will integrate with Apple Music as one of its upcoming partners, enhancing its ecosystem of applications [1] - The introduction of application features in ChatGPT last October marked a significant step in OpenAI's ecosystem development, with initial partners including Spotify, Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Figma, Expedia, and Zillow [1] - OpenAI released a preview version of the Apps SDK, allowing developers to integrate their applications into ChatGPT, paving the way for diverse ecosystem growth [1] Group 2 - Simo indicated that more applications will join ChatGPT's "new directory," with opportunities for other developers to submit their applications for review [2] - The Apps SDK is likely transitioning from its preview phase to widespread application, as OpenAI seeks partnerships with more high-profile companies [2] - The integration of Apple Music with ChatGPT is expected to function similarly to Spotify's integration, providing users with convenient music search and playback features through interaction with ChatGPT [2]

Group 1 - Adobe has launched integrations of Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat for ChatGPT users, allowing them to access these tools directly within the chatbot [1][2] - The integration provides Adobe with exposure to over 800 million active users of ChatGPT, enhancing its product visibility [1] - Adobe aims to offer user-friendly features for beginners, with the option to switch to standalone applications for more advanced functionalities [1] Group 2 - Users can utilize Adobe applications in ChatGPT by clicking the "more" menu and inputting commands for image editing or design [2] - Adobe emphasizes that its core generation capabilities are based on its proprietary Firefly models, ensuring commercial usage rights and copyright protection for generated content [2] - OpenAI's integration of third-party applications into ChatGPT is part of a broader strategy to position the platform as a digital service hub [2] Group 3 - The release of OpenAI's GPT-4o has improved image generation capabilities, allowing users to transform photos into artistic styles with natural language commands [3] - The advancements in GPT-4o are expected to lower costs for high-quality image generation in advertising and other applications [3] - The demand for AI-generated images highlights the importance of sufficient computational power to support these applications [3] Group 4 - In the image editing sector, technological differences among products are minimal, with AI driving functional upgrades and user engagement being crucial for adoption [4] - The success of new features relies not only on functionality but also on effective marketing strategies to spark user curiosity and retention [4] Group 5 - The rise of AI is expected to enhance productivity in media applications, benefiting companies that produce quality content and those in digital marketing, e-commerce, and copyright protection [5]

Core Insights - Adobe reported a strong Q4 earnings performance, exceeding expectations on both revenue and earnings, and provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 26 with a target of 10.2% annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth [1][3][8] Business Performance - The company achieved record new business generation in digital media, driven by strong demand for creative solutions integrated with AI [2][4] - Adobe's operating cash flow reached $10 billion for the year, indicating robust financial health [4] User Engagement - Adobe's monthly active users (MAU) in the Creative segment grew over 15%, with premium user growth exceeding 30% at a rate of 70 million MAUs [6][7] - The integration of AI into Adobe's offerings is significant, with AI-influenced ARR now representing over one-third of the business, expected to grow to 100% over time [10][12] Strategic Initiatives - Key growth opportunities include expanding the reach of Acrobat and Express to billions of users and enhancing the Creative Cloud suite with flagship products like Photoshop and Illustrator [9][10] - The recent acquisition of Seamrush is aimed at enhancing brand visibility in both traditional search engines and modern LLMs, complementing Adobe's existing portfolio [18][19] AI Integration - Adobe is focusing on integrating AI capabilities across its products, enhancing user experience and driving future growth [11][13] - The company is also developing a model ecosystem that includes both first-party and third-party models, ensuring flexibility and choice for users [16][17]

Core Insights - Adobe is a leading global software company known for its digital content creation tools, including Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud solutions [2][3] - The company has recently partnered with OpenAI to integrate its tools into ChatGPT, aiming to expand its user base and enhance engagement [3][4] - Adobe's stock has faced challenges due to rising competition from AI tools, leading to concerns about its market position [5][7] Financial Performance - Adobe reported record revenue of $6.19 billion for Q4 FY2025, a 10% year-over-year increase, surpassing Wall Street's expectations [10] - Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) reached $22.52 billion, indicating strong customer commitments, with current RPO at 65% [11] - Non-GAAP EPS for Q4 was $5.50, up 14.3% from the previous year, exceeding the consensus estimate [11] Business Segments - The Digital Media segment generated $4.62 billion in Q4 revenue, growing 11% year-over-year, while Digital Media ARR increased to $19.20 billion, up 11.5% [13] - The Digital Experience segment, which includes marketing and analytics tools, reported $1.52 billion in revenue, marking a 9% year-over-year growth [13] Future Outlook - Adobe anticipates total revenue of $25.90-$26.10 billion for fiscal 2026, representing approximately 8.8% growth at the midpoint [15] - The company aims for double-digit ARR growth in fiscal 2026, driven by its AI-enabled ecosystem and strong subscription base [14] Analyst Sentiment - Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for Adobe, with 21 out of 36 experts recommending a "Strong Buy" [16] - The average price target for Adobe is $461.84, suggesting a potential upside of 30.14%, with the most optimistic forecast reaching $660, indicating a possible 85.95% increase [17]

Group 1 - Meta is betting on the mysterious project Avocado, with the release originally planned for the end of 2025 now postponed to Q1 2026, utilizing distillation learning from Google Gemma, OpenAI gpt-oss, and Qwen models, potentially adopting a closed-source approach [1] - After the release of Llama 4 failed to attract enough developers and faced benchmark testing issues, Zuckerberg is rethinking the open-source strategy, establishing the MSL Super Intelligence Lab and bringing in AI executive Alexandr Wang with an investment of $14.3 billion [1] - MSL is laying off 600 employees, excluding the core TBD Lab team, while simultaneously announcing a $27 billion investment in the Hyperion data center [1] Group 2 - Adobe has announced the integration of Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat into ChatGPT, allowing users to enhance photos, design letters, and edit PDFs directly within the chat interface [2] - These tools are available for free within ChatGPT, although advanced features like Generative Fill are not included, aiming to showcase products to over 800 million weekly active users [2] - This move is part of OpenAI's initiative to incorporate more third-party applications into ChatGPT, with Spotify, Zillow, and Figma being among the first to join in October [2] Group 3 - Zhiyu has officially released the industrial-grade speech synthesis system GLM-TTS, achieving "3 seconds" voice replication and strong text comprehension capabilities with only 100,000 hours of training data [3] - The model employs a two-stage generation paradigm and integrates a four-dimensional regularization reward mechanism based on GRPO algorithm [3] - The model weights are open-sourced on Hugging Face and ModelScope, allowing users to experience and call APIs on platforms like Z.ai and Zhiyu Qingyan [3] Group 4 - SenseTime has launched the Seko 2.0 multi-episode creation feature, enabling a single person to complete an episode of a short drama in just 30 minutes, automating the entire process from script to final production [4] - The core advantage lies in maintaining consistency in the subject and scenes across episodes, with data collection costs reduced to only 10% of traditional remote operation solutions [4] - The platform integrates mainstream video models and is currently offering a limited-time promotion for its self-developed image generation model [4] Group 5 - Tencent's Yuanbao AI assistant has introduced a feature for summarizing unread messages in QQ groups, utilizing AI technology to distill chat records into clear and structured summary reports [5] - The functionality includes categorizing hot discussion topics, tracking specific mentions, and integrating group files with direct links to original messages [6] - Yuanbao can now be added as a QQ friend for one-on-one conversations, with support available on desktop, browser plugins, and mobile apps [6] Group 6 - Starcloud has launched the Starcloud-1 satellite equipped with the H100 chip, which boasts 100 times the computing power of previous space GPUs, successfully running Google Gemma and training the first space-based LLM [6] - The model was trained using Shakespearean texts and can respond in Renaissance language styles while performing real-time intelligence analysis [6] - Starcloud plans to build a 5GW orbital data center with solar panels, significantly reducing costs compared to ground data centers, with major players like SpaceX and Google already investing in space computing [6] Group 7 - Lingchu Intelligent has released the world's first embodied native human data collection solution, Psi-SynEngine, which includes a portable exoskeleton tactile glove data collection kit and a large-scale data pipeline [7] - The data acquisition cost is only 10% of traditional remote operation solutions, with positioning accuracy reaching sub-millimeter levels [7] - The company has also launched the Psi-SynNet-v0 large-scale real-world multimodal dataset, covering visual, linguistic, tactile, and motion data, with plans to expand from thousands to millions of hours of data [7] Group 8 - a16z predicts that by 2026, AI will not only be a tool for efficiency but will fundamentally reshape various industries, with agent-native infrastructure becoming essential [8] - The focus of consumer AI products is shifting from "helping me" to "connecting with me," with products that understand users' inner feelings showing better retention [8] - Most market opportunities in AI are expected to arise in traditional vertical industries rather than Silicon Valley, with video becoming an accessible simulation environment and CRM evolving into a foundational infrastructure [8] Group 9 - MiniMax's founder emphasizes that multimodal development is essential for AGI, with the company leading globally in language models, audio, and video sectors [9] - MiniMax-M2 ranks fifth globally among large language models and first in open-source, achieving low computing costs with a MoE architecture [9] - The core competitive advantage in the AI era is imagination rather than skills, with a call for local innovation and the cultivation of homegrown talent [10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adobe reported record revenue of $23.77 billion for FY25, growing 11% year-over-year as reported and in constant currency [30] - Non-GAAP EPS for FY25 was $20.94, representing a 14% year-over-year increase [30] - Q4 revenue reached $6.19 billion, growing 10% year-over-year as reported and in constant currency [32] - GAAP EPS in Q4 was $4.45, and non-GAAP EPS was $5.50, increasing 17% and 14% year-over-year, respectively [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Media revenue for FY25 was $17.65 billion, growing 11% year-over-year [30] - Digital Experience segment revenue was $5.86 billion for FY25, growing 9% year-over-year [30] - Digital Media ending ARR reached $19.2 billion, growing 11.5% year-over-year [10] - Digital Experience subscription revenue in Q4 was $1.41 billion, representing 11% year-over-year growth [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Monthly active users (MAU) for Acrobat and Express surpassed 750 million, growing 20% year-over-year [34] - MAU for creative offerings like Firefly, Express, and Premiere Mobile surpassed 70 million in Q4, growing over 35% year-over-year [21] - Total customers with ARR over $10 million grew 25% year-over-year to over 150 [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Adobe's strategy focuses on leveraging AI to enhance product offerings and customer engagement, with significant investments in AI-driven solutions [4][8] - The company aims to integrate AI deeply into its solutions, with over one-third of its overall business now influenced by AI [33] - The intent to acquire Semrush for approximately $1.9 billion is aimed at enhancing brand visibility and addressing marketers' needs in the AI landscape [35][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in Adobe's ability to deliver industry-leading innovation and double-digit ARR growth in FY26 [39] - The company anticipates total Adobe revenue of $25.9-$26.1 billion for FY26, with a target of 10.2% growth in total Adobe ARR [37] - Management highlighted strong demand for AI-influenced offerings and the positive impact of recent innovations on customer engagement [30][33] Other Important Information - Adobe achieved record cash flows from operations of $10.03 billion in FY25 [31] - The company executed record share repurchases totaling nearly $12 billion, reducing shares outstanding by over 6% [30] - The introduction of new AI capabilities and products, such as Firefly and Acrobat AI Assistant, has significantly enhanced user engagement [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest in Firefly Foundry and its economic potential - Management discussed the early stages of customer engagement with Firefly Foundry, emphasizing its ability to create customized AI models for enterprises [42][43] Question: ROI focus on new productivity enhancements - Management highlighted the importance of personalized content creation and the ability to track marketing effectiveness through integrated solutions [51][52] Question: Strategic rationale behind the Semrush acquisition - Management explained that the acquisition aims to enhance brand visibility and provide a comprehensive solution for marketers across various channels [58][59] Question: Stability and acceleration of ARR growth - Management expressed confidence in the momentum across all customer groups and the potential for stable ARR growth moving forward [64][69] Question: Credit consumption and monetization of third-party models - Management noted a 3x increase in credit consumption and discussed the impact of third-party models on overall consumption and monetization strategies [76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adobe reported record revenue of $23.77 billion for FY25, growing 11% year-over-year, with non-GAAP EPS of $20.94, reflecting a 14% increase [4][27] - In Q4, revenue reached $6.19 billion, a 10% year-over-year growth, with GAAP EPS of $4.45 and non-GAAP EPS of $5.50, increasing 17% and 14% year-over-year respectively [29][27] - Total Adobe ending ARR was $25.2 billion, growing 11.5% year-over-year, with digital media ending ARR at $19.2 billion, also growing 11.5% year-over-year [28][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Media achieved revenue of $4.62 billion in Q4 and $17.65 billion for the full year, both growing 11% year-over-year [9][27] - Digital Experience segment revenue was $1.52 billion in Q4 and $5.86 billion for FY25, with subscription revenue growing 11% year-over-year [21][27] - The consumption of generative credits in Creative Cloud, Firefly, and Express increased approximately 3x quarter-over-quarter [32][78] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Monthly active users (MAU) for creative offerings surpassed 70 million in Q4, growing over 35% year-over-year [18][20] - The number of customers with over $10 million in ARR grew 25% year-over-year, exceeding 150 [32][27] - Digital Experience subscription revenue grew over 40% year-over-year, indicating strong market demand [22][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Adobe's strategy focuses on leveraging AI to enhance product offerings and customer engagement, with significant investments in AI-driven solutions [4][7] - The company aims to integrate AI deeply into its solutions, with a target of over 10% total Adobe ARR growth for FY26 [8][27] - The intent to acquire Semrush is part of Adobe's strategy to enhance brand visibility and address marketers' needs in the evolving digital landscape [23][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in Adobe's ability to deliver industry-leading innovation and double-digit ARR growth, driven by strong global demand for AI solutions [36][37] - The company highlighted the importance of customer experience orchestration and the growing role of AI in marketing and content production [21][22] - Management noted that Q4 showed strong indicators of growth, setting a positive tone for FY26 targets [63][66] Other Important Information - Adobe's cash flows from operations reached $10.03 billion, with a strong ending cash and short-term investment position of $6.6 billion [28][27] - The company executed record share repurchases totaling nearly $12 billion, reducing shares outstanding by over 6% during the year [27][28] - The introduction of Firefly Foundry and other AI-driven products is expected to unlock significant economic potential for Adobe [41][46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest in Firefly Foundry and its economic potential - Management discussed the early stages of customer engagement with Firefly Foundry, emphasizing its ability to create customized AI models for enterprises, which could significantly enhance content production efficiency [41][42][46] Question: ROI focus on new productivity enhancements - Management highlighted the opportunity to optimize content creation and delivery, emphasizing the unique ability to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns through integrated analytics [50][51][53] Question: Strategic rationale behind the Semrush acquisition - The acquisition aims to enhance brand visibility for marketers across various channels, including LLMs and search engines, providing a comprehensive solution for customer experience orchestration [55][57][59] Question: Future ARR growth stabilization - Management expressed confidence in the momentum across all customer groups, indicating that Q4 was an inflection point for future growth, with a strong outlook for FY26 [63][66][70]

Federal Reserve Announcement - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut and indicated a pause on further cuts, reflecting a stable economic outlook [1][2] - Fed Chair Powell stated that there are no discussions about rate hikes in early next year, leading to a significant rebound in major stock indices [1] - The dot plot revealed expectations for one more rate cut in 2026, maintaining the previous forecast [1] Economic Projections - The Fed raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.8% to 2.3% while keeping the unemployment rate forecast for the end of next year at 4.4% [1] - Powell emphasized that current policies are sufficient to address future economic conditions, without providing guidance on potential short-term rate cuts [1][2] Market Reactions - Major stock indices saw gains, with the Dow Jones up 497.46 points (1.05%), Nasdaq up 77.67 points (0.33%), and S&P 500 up 46.22 points (0.68%) [3] - Sector performance included a 3.46% rise in regional bank ETFs and a 1.45% increase in healthcare [3] Company News - Roche reported that its investigational drug giredestrant reduced breast cancer recurrence risk by 30%, marking a significant advancement in treatment [6] - GE Vernova raised its future earnings guidance and announced a stock buyback, driven by the expansion of AI data centers, leading to a historic high in stock price [7] - Adobe launched Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat for ChatGPT, allowing users to access these tools directly within the chatbot [8] - Meta is shifting towards closed-source AI models, with a new model named "Avocado" expected to launch in spring 2026 [9] - Oracle's cloud business revenue grew 34% to $7.98 billion, but fell short of analyst expectations, leading to a post-earnings drop of over 6% [10]