Image Processing
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Meitu’s AI Powers $400M Profit in Six Months; Founder Says Real Competition Isn’t Big Tech But Startups
Meitu, once known for image editing, is experiencing an AI-driven resurgence, with its stock surging. The company’s first-half 2025 revenue reached RMB 1.8 billion, a 12.3% year-over-year increase, and net profit soared by 30.8% to nearly RMB 400 million, exceeding its entire 2023 earnings. CEO Wu Xinhong attributes the growth to AI-powered subscriptions and views nimble startups as the biggest threat, emphasizing the need to act fast and strategically partner to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI imaging market.
