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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kling AI Redefines Storytelling Rules with Revolutionary Anthology Series 'Loading…'
Live Events In a revolutionary move that highlights the increasing creative heft of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology giant Kuaishou's Kling AI has released a sweeping new anthology series called 'Loading…'. It's a seven-part sci-fi epic that constitutes one of the most sophisticated demonstrations of AI-facilitated storytelling to date. This show is not only a media test; it is a revolution in the way stories can be told, made, and consumed in the era of machine AI is part of Kuaishou Technology , China's leading video-sharing platform, which is better known globally for its short-form offerings and social media ecosystem. But with 'Loading…', Kling AI is shifting away from bite-sized clips toward cinematic long-form storytelling, with a single important exception: each frame, character, narrative progression, and visual style is all generated by generative project was developed with the collaboration of Outliers, an experimental narrative content studio out of Beijing, famous for interdisciplinary storytelling. 'Loading…' was produced through Kling's own AI models, which created everything from visuals to audio based on text prompts given by humans. This symbiotic creativity—where AI acts as executor and iterates human ideas—is the foundation of the project, demonstrating how emerging tools can augment artistic direction instead of taking episode of 'Loading…' is between one and four minutes long and is an independent, self-contained story. Although short, the episodes are packed with themes such as memory, artificial consciousness, dreams, time loops, and what it means to be human—science fiction staples but offered here in a new visual and tonal context with the stylized rendering capabilities of Kling AI. The outcome is visually dreamlike, story-wise avant-garde, and mood-wise experiential—one that is akin to observing fantasies authored by a Kling's 'Loading…' is not just an artistic endeavour—it's a proof of concept. It demonstrates how AI models can be leveraged to quickly prototype, refine, and release content-driven storytelling at scale. For technology firms looking toward the future of digital entertainment, it's a warning shot fired. AI is no longer a sideshow experimental add-on to creativity; it's driving the what is being demonstrated is simply breathtaking. Kling AI models have the ability to create richly styled images, mimic human voices and audio textures, and ensure continuity from scene to scene. The fidelity, tone, and rhythm of every episode imply that AI is not simply copying movies—it's learning the emotional syntax of movies. This is a significant shift from content-generating tools to ones that grasp context and the drop of 'Loading…' has not been without controversy. Old-school film purists wonder if AI can ever come close to replicating the lived experience, intuition, and imperfection that make human storytelling so rich. Others fear that use of AI threatens to produce homogenized material—smooth, but lifeless. Kling and Outliers, however, appear well cognizant of these criticisms. Indeed, the series itself frequently struggles with these philosophical contradictions on its own, employing AI to question AI—a form of creative recursion that looks inward with the with these tensions, the reception among audiences has generally been positive, particularly across China's technology and creative circles. People have admired the daring visuals, unsettling moods, and contemplative tone of the show. There is an observable curiosity, if not excitement, regarding what AI-produced cinema will look like in the future. For some, 'Loading…' is not merely content—it is an introduction to a cultural and technological world in ahead, Kling AI has positioned itself as a major contender in the race to define AI-native media. While tools like OpenAI's Sora and Runway's Gen-3 Alpha are gaining traction in the West, Kling is staking its claim with a localized, narrative-first approach that plays to China's massive domestic video ecosystem. In a sense, 'Loading…' is a calculated move to not just show what's possible but also define creative leadership in a zone that's changing at a pace that's faster than any media form in recent next few months, as generative video software grows more powerful and available, will see only the ripple effects of endeavours like 'Loading…' strengthen. Education, marketing, journalism, entertainment, and even social media are poised to be remade by AI-first content anthology series, therefore, is both a demonstration and a test—a call to arms for creators, studios, and tech firms to get on board or be left behind.
The Star
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Jay Chou joins Chinese platform Douyin, gets over 11 million followers in a day
Jay Chou started an account on the short video platform Douyin under the name 'Classmate Chou' on July 9. Photos: Jay Chou/Instagram, Douyin Mandopop star Jay Chou has finally joined Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. The 46-year-old started an account on the short video platform under the name 'Classmate Chou' on July 9 at 11am. According to the Chinese media, the number of followers exceeded one million in one hour, even though the Taiwanese singer has not posted any videos. That number jumped to more than 11 million by the afternoon of July 10. There were rumours online on July 9 that Douyin had spent a nine-figure sum to get Chou to join, but they were refuted by the platform, reported Chinese news site Guancha. Chou's presence on Douyin provided a boost to Star Plus Legend, a company co-founded by his mother Yeh Hui-mei and closely linked with the singer. According to Hong Kong Economic Journal, the company's shares surged more than 1.6 times on July 9 to a high of HK$17 at one point before closing at HK$12.44. Chou's Douyin account is his second Chinese-language social media account. In 2020, he set up an account on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou, considered a rival to Douyin. The Kuaishou account has about 48 million followers, but Chou has not updated it in more than three months. The singer is also on Instagram and Facebook, where he has about 10.4 million and 4.3 million followers respectively. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Taiwanese singer Jay Chou joins Chinese platform Douyin
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Jay Chou started an account on the short video platform Douyin under the name 'Classmate Chou' on July 9. Mandopop star Jay Chou has finally joined Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. The 46-year-old started an account on the short video platform under the name 'Classmate Chou' on July 9 at 11am. According to the Chinese media, the number of followers exceeded one million in one hour, even though the Taiwanese singer has not posted any videos. That number jumped to more than 11 million by the afternoon of July 10. There were rumours online on July 9 that Douyin had spent a nine-figure sum to get Chou to join, but they were refuted by the platform, reported Chinese news site Guancha . Chou's presence on Douyi n provided a boost to Star Plus Legend, a company co-founded by his mother Yeh Hui-mei and closely linked with the singer. According to Hong Kong Economic Journal, the company's shares surged more than 1.6 times on July 9 to a high of HK$17 (S$2.77) at one point before closing at HK$12.44. Chou's Douyin account i s his second Chinese-language social media account. In 2020, he set up an account on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou, considered a rival to Douyin. The Kuaishou account has about 48 million followers, but Chou has not updated it in more than three months. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore HDB flats less attainable in 2024 compared with 2022: Report Singapore PAP appoints new heads of backbench parliamentary committees Sport No pain, no gain for Singapore's water polo teams at the world championships World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Singapore New regional centre for sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific launched in Singapore Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Business Fresh grads should 'stay calm' in job search; uptick in hiring seen: Tan See Leng The singer is also on Instagram and Facebook, where he has about 10.4 million and 4.3 million followers respectively.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bernstein starts bullish on Kuaishou, Bilibili on rising video ad tide
-- Bernstein started coverage of Kuaishou Technology and Bilibili Inc (NASDAQ:BILI). with Outperform ratings, arguing both Chinese online‑video operators are set to capture a larger share of digital advertising as viewing habits shift from text and images to short and long‑form clips. The broker set a HK$75 target for Kuaishou and $28 for Bilibili, saying the 'videolisation' of the internet should lift ad spending on the sector by roughly 1.5 percentage points a year. After years of intense rivalry, Bernstein sees 'a stable competitive set emerging,' allowing multiple platforms to thrive as each cultivates distinct user and creator communities. Kuaishou, the larger and more mature player, is 'on the cusp of an EBITDA inflection,' Bernstein said, pointing to new ad‑load formats, recovering e‑commerce traffic and artificial‑intelligence tools such as the Kling engine. It expects ad revenue to rise about 14% next year and 13% in 2026. Bilibili, a leader in professionally user‑generated video (PUGV), is earlier in its growth curve but could deliver annual earnings growth above 20% and eventually reach an 18% net‑profit margin, the note said. Bernstein cited a pipeline of genre‑diverse mobile games and AI‑driven ad products as additional upside drivers. 'Online video platforms [will] benefit from strong secular trends of continued usage growth, increasing ad penetration and a more stable co‑existence of platforms,' Bernstein wrote. It added that artificial intelligence should sharpen ad targeting and boost cost‑per‑thousand rates, creating a 'virtuous loop' for revenue and margins. Near‑term catalysts differ. Kuaishou's second‑ and third‑quarter advertising performance will test Bernstein's thesis, while Bilibili's shares may remain volatile until later in the year, when game‑release timing and 2025 ad‑growth guidance become clearer. Bernstein maintains a positive sector stance, contending that both companies are 'compelling plays' on China's video‑centric internet, albeit with 'slightly different flavours of exposure' to the trend. Related articles Bernstein starts bullish on Kuaishou, Bilibili on rising video ad tide Meta invests $3.5 billion in AI glasses partner EssilorLuxottica - Bloomberg Mistral AI reportedly in talks for $1 billion funding from MGX, others Sign in to access your portfolio
Memri
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Prominent Chinese Journalist Hu Xijin: Iran Wouldn't Be in Such a Passive Position Against Israel If It Had Chinese Fighter Jets, Air Defense Systems Like Pakistan Does
On June 17, 2025, prominent Chinese journalist Hu Xijin posted to his Kuaishou account a video in which he said that in the current conflict between Israel and Iran, Iran wouldn't have been put 'in such a passive position' if it had Chinese J-10 fighter jets and Red Flag air defense systems like he said Pakistan does. He said: 'Developing countries should draw lessons from the starkly different outcomes of the India-Pakistan conflict and the Israel-Iran conflict depending on whether Chinese weapons were involved, and adjust their defense strategies accordingly.'
