Chinese artificial intelligence companies are developing at a rapid pace, and Keling AI, a platform under short video giant Kuaishou, has become a hot topic in the market. Since its launch in 2023, in just ten months, the AI startup achieved an Annualized Revenue Run Rate (ARR) of over USD 100 million by March 2024. Moreover, its monthly revenue exceeded RMB 100 million in both April and May, reflecting not only a mature business model but also the swift evolution of China's AI ecosystem.
In terms of revenue structure, nearly 70% of Keling AI’s earnings come from prosumers — individual professional users who are willing to pay for efficiency, stability, and ease of use in AI tools. By targeting high-frequency needs like AI writing, video generation, and intelligent dubbing, Keling AI has significantly strengthened its competitiveness through verticalized service offerings.
Why has Keling AI achieved such rapid breakthroughs? A major reason lies in its powerful product ecosystem. From intelligent text generation and AI image creation to video editing assistance, Keling AI provides users with a full-stack AI content production solution. In an era when functions like AI drawing, text generation, and digital avatars are increasingly accepted by the public, this comprehensive offering is highly appealing.
On the technical side, Keling AI leverages Kuaishou’s massive data resources and computing power to build strong capabilities in large model training and multimodal generation. Compared to some foreign AI platforms, it better understands the Chinese language and user habits — a key to effectively serving Chinese content creators.
Beyond products and technology, fast iteration and user-centric development have been key to its success. Keling AI listens to user feedback and swiftly enhances its toolset, maintaining freshness and practicality. Features like AI dubbing and video editing have become popular tools for content creators, dramatically lowering creative barriers.
Moreover, the competitiveness and potential of Chinese AI companies cannot be overlooked. Compared to international players, Chinese firms offer stronger localization, faster market response, and higher implementation efficiency. Their AI applications often meet everyday user needs — from education and healthcare to e-commerce and government services — making AI truly integrated into daily life. Many startups are also expanding globally into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, exporting the “China AI model.”
Keling AI’s success is not an isolated case. Across China, AI technology is rapidly infiltrating industries like marketing, e-commerce, and education. With strong policy support, robust capital investment, and a thriving developer ecosystem, Chinese AI enterprises are growing on solid ground. The vast Chinese internet user base also provides natural conditions for AI adoption and monetization.
Whether Keling AI can continue to lead will depend on its capabilities in multilingual processing, multi-scenario applications, and algorithm efficiency. But one thing is certain: its rise has set a new benchmark for China’s AI industry, showing the immense potential of AI to serve real-world needs and empower creative expression.
As people become accustomed to using AI tools for creation, writing, translation, and design, and as some begin to find more freedom and efficiency through AI, we must ask:
Is this merely a technological shift, or are we witnessing a redefinition of human imagination?
When machines become not just tools but collaborators in creativity, are we also redefining what it means to “create”?
In this era of co-creation between AI and humans, true competitiveness lies not only in technology, but in how we humans harness AI to ignite deeper thinking and creation.
And this wave has only just begun.