2025年的十五运会刚刚落幕，赛场内外一群不知疲倦的特殊志愿者圈粉无数——它们是趣丸科技研发的 数字人志愿者，24小时在线提供赛事咨询，用音乐大模型助力主题歌曲创作，还以灵动的形象传递"激 情全运会，活力大湾区"的广州城市温度。 这些数字人志愿者的背后，是广州趣丸科技创始人宋克带领团队深耕AI技术的多年积淀，也是这家广 州本土企业与城市同频共振的生动写照。 从2013年带着移动互联网梦想南下广州，到2025年以唯一广州企业身份入选福布斯中国人工智能科技企 业TOP50，宋克用12年时间，让趣丸从小众语音工具公司，成长为覆盖AI、社交、电竞的创新型科技企 业。而贯穿始终的，是这位曾经的海军军人勇于担当的本色——以科技为翼，既攀登技术高峰，更践行 公益初心，走出了一条"科技赋能发展、公益温暖社会"的特色之路。 科技赋能赛事：让全运服务更有温度 "十五运会不仅是体育盛会，更是展示城市科技实力与志愿精神的窗口。"宋克的话语中满是自豪。为了 让赛事服务突破时空限制，趣丸团队将自研的数字人技术、"天谱乐"多模态配乐大模型深度融合，打造 出能"听、说、动"的智能志愿者军团。这些数字人不仅能精准回应赛程查询、场馆指引等需求， ...

趣丸科技创立于2014年，是以兴趣社交、人工智能及电竞为核心的科技平台。旗下TT语音注册用户已超2亿，在移动语音社交及游戏社交市场占有率领先。 公司AI领域表现突出，在2024年入选"中国独角兽企业"，2025年入选福布斯中国AI企业TOP 50，是广州唯一上榜企业。 伴随着业务的快速拓展，趣丸科技投资约26亿，在广州打造其全球总部基地。 广州又一科技巨头总部大厦拔地而起！ 这座位于海珠区琶洲核心区的超高层建筑，与阿里巴巴、腾讯等科技巨头为邻，总建筑面积达10万平方米，建筑高度为175米。目前，项目已完成正负零施 工，并提前6天转入地上主体结构建设阶段。 建筑由GP事务所设计，以"波长"为灵感来源，呼应趣丸科技所倡导的"数字链接"理念。流动交织的立面线条与起伏的阳台造型，仿佛将无形的数据连接转 化为视觉语言，展现出科技与美学的交融。 整座大厦被设计为一个多功能综合体，不仅承载总部办公职能，还融入了电子竞技馆与人工智能创新中心等空间。 尤其引人注目的是，裙楼部分规划了一座可容纳约600人的B级标准电竞场馆，未来既可举办国际赛事与职业联赛，也能作为电竞俱乐部的主场，集赛事运 营、战队训练、内容制作等功能于一体，构 ...

Core Insights - The 2025 "Cultural Going Global" conference in Hangzhou focuses on the globalization and overseas expansion of Chinese products, emphasizing collaboration and sustainable development paths for businesses [1] - The roundtable discussion highlights the importance of cultural integration and localization in the overseas market, with industry leaders sharing insights on how to effectively present Chinese culture globally [4][5] Group 1: Cultural Export Trends - The cultural export market is transitioning from quantity to quality, with a focus on high-quality digital content such as short dramas and dynamic animations [7] - The trend towards "premiumization" and "IP development" is evident, with significant growth in the short drama sector, which is projected to reach a market size of $4.5 billion by 2025 [8] Group 2: Localization Challenges - The main challenge in localization is adapting cultural nuances behind language, requiring a combination of AI translation and human optimization to ensure cultural relevance [10] - Understanding local consumer preferences is crucial, as evidenced by the differing popularity of product designs in various markets, necessitating a "local-first" approach [11] Group 3: Balancing Cultural Integrity and Local Appeal - Maintaining the core values of Chinese culture while ensuring resonance with overseas audiences is essential, achieved through universal themes and localized storytelling [12] - The strategy involves keeping the narrative intact while adjusting the context to fit local cultural expectations, such as replacing specific cultural references with more relatable scenarios [12] Group 4: Future Outlook - The future of cultural export will see increased bilateral exchanges, with not only Chinese content going abroad but also foreign creators entering the Chinese market [14] - The potential for "cultural premium" in tangible products is expected to rise, driven by growing curiosity about Chinese culture among overseas consumers [14]

Core Viewpoint - 趣丸科技 is recognized as a significant player in the AI sector, particularly noted for its innovative models in audio and music, and its strategic focus on niche markets rather than broad disruptions [3][4][5]. Group 1: Company Background and Transition - 趣丸科技, originally focused on gaming and social interaction, has pivoted towards AI, launching models like MaskGCT and 天谱乐 to enhance its offerings in audio and music [3][5][37]. - The company faced challenges in the mobile internet space around 2021, prompting internal discussions on innovation and the need to explore new technologies [12][15]. - The establishment of the "X" project team aimed to research emerging technologies without immediate profit pressures, leading to the discovery of AI's potential to meet user needs [15][24]. Group 2: AI Development and Strategy - 趣丸科技's transition into AI was not driven solely by trends but by a genuine understanding of user demands, leading to the development of models that address specific market needs [24][37]. - The company emphasizes the importance of data accumulation and user-centric product development, distinguishing itself from competitors who focus primarily on AI capabilities [34][41]. - The budget for training models in 2024 is projected at 145 million, indicating a significant investment in AI capabilities [32]. Group 3: Market Position and Future Outlook - 趣丸科技 aims to leverage its accumulated data and experience in digital human live streaming to maintain a competitive edge in the AI landscape [34][50]. - The company believes that the current phase of AI development is characterized by widespread application across various industries, marking a shift from theoretical models to practical usage [51][52]. - The founder expresses optimism about the future, anticipating a surge in AI application and commercialization by 2026, particularly in user-oriented solutions [52][53].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the emergence of Quwan Technology as a notable player in the AI sector, particularly in the context of the 2025 Forbes China AI Technology Companies Top 50 list, emphasizing its unique position as the only company from Guangzhou on the list and its focus on niche areas like audio and social applications [4][5][6]. Summary by Sections Company Background - Quwan Technology is recognized for its interest-based social and esports platforms, transitioning into AI with models like MaskGCT and Tianpu Music, showcasing its capabilities in audio and music AI [4][5][6]. Transition to AI - The company began its transformation towards AI earlier than many competitors, with a strategic pivot in 2021 when it faced challenges in the mobile internet space dominated by larger players [10][12]. - The establishment of a project team named "X" aimed to explore new technologies without the pressure of KPIs, focusing on market research and innovation [13][15]. AI Model Development - Quwan's AI models, such as MaskGCT and Tianpu Music, were developed in response to user needs, emphasizing emotional and multilingual capabilities to cater to global markets [31][34]. - The company invested significantly in model training, with a budget of 145 million yuan for 2024, reflecting its commitment to gaining a competitive edge in AI applications [26][28]. Market Position and Strategy - Quwan Technology differentiates itself by focusing on user needs and practical applications rather than merely promoting AI capabilities, aiming to provide solutions that enhance user experience [40][41]. - The company’s approach to AI is characterized by a belief that human insight and creativity remain irreplaceable, positioning itself as a company with AI capabilities rather than an "AI-native" firm [41][44]. Future Outlook - The article discusses the anticipated growth of AI applications across various industries, with Quwan Technology poised to benefit from this trend as it continues to develop user-centric AI solutions [45][46].

Core Viewpoint - Quwan Technology has made significant strides in the AI sector, being recognized in the Forbes China AI Technology Companies Top 50 list, particularly noted for its focus on niche areas like audio, music, and social interaction [2][4][5]. Group 1: Company Background and Evolution - Founded by Song Ke, Quwan Technology initially focused on interest-based social gaming but pivoted towards AI after facing challenges in the mobile internet space [10][12]. - The company established an exploratory project team called "X" in 2021 to investigate new technologies without the pressure of KPIs or profit targets, aiming to innovate within the existing internet market [12][13]. - Quwan's transition to AI was not driven by a desire to follow trends but rather by a recognition of user needs that could be better addressed through AI solutions [19][24]. Group 2: AI Product Development - Quwan launched its audio model MaskGCT and music model Tianpu Le in 2024, with a focus on emotional and multilingual outputs to cater to global markets [35][40]. - The company emphasizes understanding user needs and providing solutions, which differentiates it from other AI firms that focus solely on model capabilities [46][47]. - The development of Tianpu Le includes features for both casual users and professional musicians, highlighting the importance of catering to high-frequency users in the music industry [43][44]. Group 3: Market Position and Future Outlook - Quwan's strategy involves leveraging accumulated data to create a competitive edge in digital human live streaming, which is crucial for effective sales [31][32]. - The company is optimistic about the future of AI applications, anticipating a significant increase in user adoption and revenue generation by 2026 [53][54]. - Song Ke believes that the practical approach of Guangzhou entrepreneurs will lead to more companies being recognized in the AI space as the application phase of AI continues to expand [54].

Core Insights - The 2025 AI Partner Conference, hosted by 36Kr, focused on the transformative impact of AI applications across various industries, emphasizing the emergence of "Super Apps" and the concept of AI-native applications [1][4] - The conference highlighted significant breakthroughs in AI, particularly with the launch of DeepSeek and Manus, which are expected to drive a new wave of AI application development in 2025 [1][4] Group 1: AI Application Trends - The conference featured discussions on how AI technologies are reshaping business logic and industry structures, with a focus on the potential of AI-native applications [1][4] - Key speakers shared insights on their experiences with AI innovations, noting that AI is fundamentally changing traditional production chains and enhancing operational efficiency [7][10][11] Group 2: Industry Perspectives - Various industry leaders discussed their companies' advancements in AI, such as 趣丸科技's AI voice creation platform, which significantly reduced production cycles and costs in content creation [7][10] - The emergence of DeepSeek was compared to the impact of ChatGPT, indicating a paradigm shift in AI understanding and application [10][11][12] Group 3: Challenges and Opportunities - The panelists identified challenges in AI application deployment, including the need for specialized knowledge bases to enhance user experience and the importance of addressing specific cultural nuances in translation [51][52] - The discussion emphasized the necessity of aligning AI capabilities with real business needs and the importance of commercial viability in AI applications [68]