Wang Ziru’s Weibo Silence Sparks Concerns Among Longtime Followers, Who Criticize AI-Generated Content

CNBC AI News, August 5th – Wang Ziru, the tech influencer known for his early embrace of smartphone reviews and later, his somewhat controversial role at property giant Gree, appears to have gone silent on social media, sparking speculation about the fate of his latest AI venture.

Eagle-eyed followers noticed Wang’s Weibo and Douyin accounts haven’t been updated in over a month. His last post, dated July 11th, featured content related to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, and was part of a podcast appearance. He remains active on Bilibili where, on July 29th, he post content related to humanoid robots.

The radio silence comes after Wang boldly rebranded himself as “Wang Ziru AI” on June 5th, signaling a renewed focus on building a business in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence space.

Wang had been remarkably candid about his motivations, stating that AI content creation offered a lucrative path with rapid resource integration. “Frankly speaking, this is a fast way to make money, and the resources can be integrated quickly,” he stated, reflecting on his previous 15 years in the tech industry. This declaration, coupled with nostalgic reflections on his entrepreneurial beginnings, initially generated significant buzz.

Following his AI pivot, Wang maintained a posting frequency of roughly every two to three days, releasing a series of four videos titled “AI Cognitive Microcosm,” totaling over 100 minutes of content.

However, the complexity of the subject matter seems to have alienated some of his longtime fans. Comments on Weibo expressed a desire for a return to his roots. Many users summarized, essentially saying: “Dude, stop with the AI stuff! It’s too deep. We don’t understand it. Just review a phone – that’ll get you 100 times the views.” This highlights a potential challenge in balancing a genuine interest in emerging technologies with the expectations of an established audience.