智通财经APP获悉，据媒体看到的一份内部备忘录，Meta(META.US)完成了对于专注AI语音技术的小型 AI初创公司PlayAI的收购进程，"整个 PlayAI 团队"将于下周加入Facebook母公司Meta(META.US)。据了 解，PlayAI团队届时将向约翰·沙尔奎克(Johan Schalkwyk)汇报——后者近期刚从另一家聚焦于AI语音的 AI初创公司Sesame AI Inc.加盟 Meta。 Meta掌舵者扎克伯格的"AI雄心壮志"可谓再添一关键拼图。扎克伯格将大举推进人工智能技术更新迭代 以及将AI推进至Meta软件生态，列为Meta今年的首要任务，正斥资约650亿美元大举投资AI服务器集 群、高性能以太网交换机系统等AI核心基础设施，并且积极招募全球最顶尖人才以构建全球最强大AI 模型以及筑建起强大的基于Meta体系的AI应用软件生态。 据了解，Meta首席执行官马克·扎克伯格近期宣布对该公司AI业务部门进行重大重组，任命前Scale AI首 席执行官亚历山大·王(Alexandr Wang)领导新成立的Meta超级智能团队(Meta Superintelligence Labs)。 ...

Group 1 - JD Group is expanding into the short drama market by recruiting for short drama operation positions, indicating a strategic focus on this sector [1] - The company aims to build a short drama IP and script grading system, enhance production material purchasing efficiency, and analyze user profiles and paths for business growth [1] - JD is offering competitive salaries for key positions in this field, with monthly salaries ranging from 45,000 to 70,000 RMB, translating to annual salaries of 900,000 to 1,400,000 RMB, reflecting its commitment to the short drama sector [1] Group 2 - The short drama market in China has seen explosive growth, with user numbers exceeding 600 million by 2024 and market size reaching 50.5 billion RMB, surpassing annual box office revenue for the first time [1] - The market is projected to grow to 63.43 billion RMB by 2025 and 85.65 billion RMB by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2% [1] - Major internet companies are deepening their involvement in the short drama space, with ByteDance establishing a copyright center, Tencent launching a short drama mini-program, and Baidu collaborating with iQIYI on the "Hundred Dramas Plan" [2] Group 3 - Chinese short dramas are gaining traction internationally, becoming mainstream in regions like Southeast Asia and the United States, with expectations for continued high growth in the market [2] - Companies like Zhongwen Online have developed an AI model for multilingual script creation, resulting in a library of over 1,000 multilingual short dramas, while its overseas subsidiary CMS reported a revenue increase of 324% to 2.91 billion RMB in 2024 [3] - Ciwen Media is exploring short drama export opportunities alongside its core business in film and television investment, production, and distribution [3]

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Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the ongoing negotiations for TikTok's potential divestiture from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, amid U.S.-China tensions and regulatory scrutiny [1][2][3] - TikTok's U.S. operations have faced significant challenges, including a decline in value and talent loss, with its revenue falling short of expectations, generating approximately $9 billion last year instead of the targeted $17.5 billion [3][4] - The potential buyers for TikTok's U.S. assets remain undisclosed, but Oracle has emerged as a key player, collaborating with Blackstone Group, and is seen as a significant beneficiary of the situation [4][5] Group 2 - TikTok is reportedly developing a U.S.-specific version of the app, referred to as "M2," which is set to launch on September 5, with plans to phase out the original TikTok in the U.S. by March of the following year [5][6] - The transition to a U.S. version may lead to user fragmentation, as existing TikTok users could be split between the original and the new app, potentially resulting in a loss of user engagement and value [6][9] - The legal and political landscape surrounding the TikTok deal has raised concerns about presidential overreach and the implications for U.S. law, with critics arguing that the handling of the situation sets a troubling precedent [9][10]

机器之心报道 编辑：杜伟、泽南 大语言模型（LLM）以生成能力强而著称，但如何能让它「听话」，是一门很深的学问。 基于人类反馈的强化学习（RLHF）就是用来解决这个问题的，其中的奖励模型 （Reward Model, RM）扮演着重要的裁判作用，它专门负责给 LLM 生成 的内容打分，告诉模型什么是好，什么是不好，可以保证大模型的「三观」正确。 因此，奖励模型对大模型能力来说举足轻重：它既需要能够准确进行评判，又需要足够通用化，覆盖多个知识领域，还需要具备灵活的判断能力，可以处理 多种输入，并具备足够的可扩展性。 7 月 4 日，国内 AI 科技公司昆仑万维发布了新一代奖励模型 Skywork-Reward-V2 系列，把这项技术的上限再次提升了一截。 Skywork-Reward-V2 系列共包含 8 个基于不同基座模型和不同大小的奖励模型，参数规模从 6 亿到 80 亿不等，它在七大主流奖励模型评测榜单上全部 获得了第一。 Skywork-Reward-V2 系列模型在主流基准上的成绩。 与此同时，该系列模型展现出了广泛的适用性，它在多个能力维度上表现出色，包括对人类偏好的通用对齐、客观正确性、安全性、风 ...

采访 | 霍太稳 编辑 | Tina 过去一年，全球科技巨头都把宝押在了 AI 上。像 Meta、微软、亚马逊、谷歌 这些大公司，今年光是在 AI 基础设施上就打算砸 3,250 亿美元，秉持"先 烧钱、后吃肉"的战略，推动大模型技术快速发展。在这一波浪潮中，DeepSeek 等企业在大模型上的创新，更是把各路玩家卷得不行，甚至逼得 OpenAI 都打起了价格战。 面对全球激烈的竞争态势，中国企业不仅没有被拉开差距，反而在多个 AI 领域实现了反超，尤其是一批敢于投入并抢先布局的企业正迅速崛起。以昆仑 万维为例，他们始终紧抓行业风口，业务已覆盖全球 100 多个国家和地区。从早期的音乐社交平台 StarMaker，到成功收购全球互联网巨头 Opera，再 到现象级 AI 音乐产品 Mureka，昆仑万维的布局广泛且有前瞻性。 到了 2025 年第一季度，昆仑万维的总营收达到了 17.6 亿元，同比猛增了 46%，其中 94% 的收入都来自海外。旗下 AI 音乐业务年化流水约 1,200 万 美元，单月流水突破 100 万美元。另外，短剧平台 Dramawave 的 ARR 更是高达 1.2 亿美元。昆仑万维的 ...

Core Insights - The short drama "Eighteen-Year-Old Great-Grandma Arrives, Restoring Family Glory" has gained significant popularity, with over 4.3 million pre-registrations and more than 50,000 collections on its first day of release [2][3] - The show has achieved a daily average heat of 75.1 million and a total view count of 530 million on Douyin, with a notable audience demographic of 45.79% aged 31-40 [3] Market Comparison - The show has been released in five different language versions for international markets: Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, and Indonesian, each with unique titles reflecting cultural nuances [4][6] - The Japanese title emphasizes the protagonist's perspective and the concept of "rebirth," while the Korean title creates suspense through a question format [6][7][8] - The English and Spanish titles closely resemble the original, highlighting the age and identity of the character, while the Indonesian title simplifies the identity and action [6][9] Distribution Strategy - Each language version is primarily targeted at corresponding language regions, with specific markets identified for each version [12][13] - The Japanese version is aimed at Japan, the Korean version at South Korea, the Spanish version at Spain and Mexico, the Indonesian version at Indonesia, and the English version at multiple countries including the USA and Germany [12][13] Common Traits of Successful Short Dramas - The collaboration between Tinghua Island and Zhangwan has led to a series of successful short dramas, characterized by synchronized domestic and international releases, indicating thorough preparation [14][19] - The dramas focus on innovative and scarce themes, avoiding oversaturated genres like romance, with "Eighteen-Year-Old Great-Grandma" being a prime example of this strategy [20] - Content-wise, these dramas balance entertainment with meaningful themes, ensuring that they resonate with audiences on both emotional and intellectual levels [21]

Core Insights - The micro-short drama market in North America is becoming increasingly competitive, with over 200 apps currently available, and only a few platforms expected to survive in the long run [1][2] - The success of Crazy Maple Studio's app, ReelShort, which topped the free app charts in North America, indicates significant potential for Chinese micro-short drama companies in overseas markets [2][3] - The North American market is characterized by a strong consumer spending capacity, with subscription fees for micro-short dramas reportedly higher than those for Netflix [3] Industry Trends - The micro-short drama industry has transitioned from a blue ocean to a red ocean, mirroring trends seen in the domestic market, with a shift from paid to free models and the need for innovative business strategies [1][2] - The growth of the North American market is driven by the localization of content, with many Chinese micro-short dramas being translated and adapted for local audiences [3][4] - Companies are exploring new markets beyond North America, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, to diversify their revenue streams [5][6] Business Strategies - The competitive landscape in North America necessitates strong local industry integration capabilities for companies to gain a competitive edge [4] - Different pricing and monetization strategies are being adopted based on regional markets, with in-app purchases (IAP) being prominent in the U.S. and Japan, while ad-supported models (IAA) are favored in Southeast Asia and Latin America [6] - Companies are increasingly focusing on user membership revenue and integrating products into their content, indicating a shift towards more innovative commercial partnerships [6]

枫叶互动副总裁南亚鹏表示："中国的微短剧行业正走在世界前列并持续创造生产模式，微短剧的海 外市场增长空间是巨大的。" 郭晨凯 制图 ◎记者 杨翔菲 2023年夏天，以狼人为题材的微短剧"Fated To My Forbidden Alpha"风靡美国人的小屏幕。这部微短剧 的男主角叫凯西·埃塞尔，在美国密苏里州圣路易斯长大、学习运动科学的他，并未想过自己有朝一日 会成为明星。 凯西·埃塞尔只是近年来微短剧在海外崛起的代表人物之一。近年来，中国与海外本土员工构成的微短 剧共创团队，已经成为海外一道亮丽的文化风景线。 目前，微短剧正在海外市场上演"指数级狂飙"。据Sensor Tower统计数据，2025年第一季度，全球短剧 应用内购收入逼近7亿美元，是2024年第一季度的近4倍。其中，ReelShort在2025年第一季度内购收入达 到1.3亿美元，成为海外短剧应用收入榜和增长榜冠军。这款美国人趋之若鹜的App背后，是成立于美国 硅谷的中国文化企业枫叶互动（Crazy Maple Studio）。凯西·埃塞尔主演的狼人微短剧，就是枫叶互动 的代表作品之一。 不同于简单的"译制"出海，针对当地文化属性的本土改编是 ...

"第一次能自称职业演员，这是每个人的梦想。" 这是美国演员马克·赫尔曼(Marc Herrmann)对过去两年接连参演中国短剧后的真实感受。 在好莱坞陷入减产、裁员与罢工泥潭之际，这位原本在剧组跑龙套的演员，因主演中国短剧平台 ReelShort的多部热剧而走红，被媒体誉为"短剧界的汤姆·克鲁斯"。 如今，他不仅是主演，更参与剧本创作，成为这一新兴产业链条中的重要一员。 赫尔曼的故事并非个案。 随着中国短剧平台在北美迅速扩张，越来越多好莱坞从业者加入其中。 知名短剧平台中，ReelShort母公司为中国企业枫叶互动(Crazy Maple Studio)，DramaBox背后则是点众 科技。 据Sensor Tower数据，2025年一季度，两者海外的内购收入分别达1.3亿美元和1.2亿美元，是全球短剧 应用收入榜上的前两名。 中国短剧平台ReelShort平台上的热门剧集。 仅2024年，ReelShort在美国市场下载量突破2500万次，成为现象级应用。中信建投证券数据显示，全球 收入前50的短剧App中，中国企业开发者占41席，超过八成。 2024年，我国微短剧市场规模达504亿元，首次超过电影票房，成 ...