Fotor Launches One-Stop AI Long Video Platform Clipfly


On July 2, Kuaishou's Kling AI raised nearly $3 billion, reaching an $18 billion post-investment valuation and setting a global record for video large model funding. Co-led by CPE, Guofang Venture Capital, BlueFive, Tencent, Zhongguancun Science City Fund, and CITIC Securities, the round officially launches its independent commercialization.....
The AI video generation platform Qilin AI, under Kuaishou, has been reported to be about to complete its first independent round of financing, with a scale of $3 billion and a post-money valuation of around $18 billion. Although Kuaishou has not commented, the news has triggered high market attention. Since the split was first reported in May 2026, the platform's valuation expectations have remained in a state of fluctuation and negotiation.
xAI released the preview version of Grok Imagine Video 1.5, entering the AI video generation market. The model can convert a single static image into a short video, supporting output at 720p resolution. After users upload an image, they can describe the camera movement, visual rhythm, and atmosphere through text prompts. The model retains the original image details, lighting, and style, generating a natural and smooth dynamic video.
xAI's AI coding tool Grok Build releases version 0.2.7, focusing on optimizing user management and multi-proxy collaboration experience, improving image processing capabilities and cross-platform usability. The new /usage command allows viewing usage and quotas within the terminal, while the /login feature simplifies login authentication and account switching, providing developers with a smoother local coding workflow.
Wang Changhu, former head of visual technology at ByteDance, founded Ai Shi Technology. With an efficient team and rapid technological iteration, he secured 2.5 billion yuan in funding within six months, valuing the company at 1 billion dollars and making it a unicorn. His team broke through in the competitive AI video generation sector, demonstrating a 'speed and passion' style of entrepreneurial spirit, and has become a leading figure among ByteDance entrepreneurs.