Kunlun Wanwei (kunlun.com) has launched the SkyReels-A3 model, an advanced AI-driven digital human video generation system based on a Diffusion Transformer (DiT) video diffusion architecture, integrated with frame interpolation, reinforcement learning, and camera control modules. It enables audio-driven animation of static images or portraits, producing lifelike mouth movements, natural body motion, and stable facial expressions for uses such as livestream e-commerce, music videos, film clips, and speeches. The release is part of Kunlun Wanwei’s “SkyWork AI Technology Release Week” (August 11–15, 2025), during which it will unveil a new AI model each day across five technology domains. The SkyReels-A3 model has been specifically optimized for online livestream scenarios and high-aesthetic content creation, supporting frame-level precision in camera movement via ControlNet-based control modules. This development reflects Kunlun Wanwei’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in AI video generation, digital humans, and large model commercialization, extending its influence in cultural, entertainment, and commercial applications.
SkyReels (skyreels.ai) is an AI-powered, all-in-one video creation platform that enables users to transform text, images, and animations into cinematic-quality videos with minimal effort. It integrates tools for scriptwriting, storyboarding, character customization, voiceover generation, lip-syncing, and film synthesis, supporting both short and long-form productions, including infinite-length videos. Built on open-source models like SkyReels-V1 and V2, it offers human-centric video generation with features such as multiple expressions, realistic movements, and advanced audio-driven portrait animation. The platform caters to filmmakers, marketers, educators, and content creators, and is accessible via web and mobile, with free and paid plans. Its technology supports applications in digital humans, drama production, advertising, and immersive storytelling, emphasizing ease of use, creative flexibility, and integration with platforms like ComfyUI and Hugging Face.
Lenovo (lenovo.com) has been actively developing and deploying “digital humans” across multiple products, services, and marketing initiatives, integrating them into its AI PC strategy and broader AI ecosystem. It has launched AI-driven virtual hosts, assistants, and brand representatives such as “AI Twin,” “Xiao Le Tongxue,” “Yuan Ori,” “Jiujiu Ji,” and “Pai Laoshi,” using them in talk shows, corporate events, livestream commerce, virtual customer service, and industry metaverse platforms. Lenovo’s innovations include ultra-realistic real-time digital human rendering, AI-powered livestreaming that operates alongside or instead of human hosts, AI sales coaches, and enterprise “super intelligent bodies” that combine digital human and silicon-based life forms. Partnerships, such as with DeepBrain AI, extend these applications to retail kiosks, while Lenovo Capital invests in foundational digital human infrastructure firms like Shuzhi Xusheng. The company frames AI PCs as the primary channel for mass AI adoption and positions digital humans as a key interface for productivity, education, entertainment, marketing, and enterprise operations, aiming to make them cost-effective, personalized, and deeply integrated into daily work and life.
Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., founded in 1995 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (300296.SZ) since 2012, is a leading Chinese company specializing in advanced visual technology. Headquartered in Beijing with operations worldwide, Leyard focuses on LED display solutions including micro LED, mini LED, and COB (chip-on-board) technologies. The company’s product portfolio spans indoor and outdoor displays, rental and staging solutions, transparent displays, and large-format LCD screens. It serves a wide range of sectors such as culture and tourism, broadcasting, education, public security, and the metaverse. Leyard operates multiple international subsidiaries including Leyard Vteam and Planar, with key production and service facilities in Shenzhen and global support networks across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. With over 4,600 employees, Leyard positions itself as a global pioneer in immersive, high-resolution visual experiences and continues to drive innovation in smart displays, cultural technology, and spatial computing.
Lingju Information (lingju.ai) positions itself as a provider of conversational AI and digital life products, with a strong focus on digital humans and intelligent assistants. The company offers solutions such as AI Digital Human Smart Screens, which transform large displays into interactive service devices capable of proactive engagement and replacing traditional advertising screens with interactive functions. Lingju is also building a “digital life” product line, including virtual digital humans, live broadcast assistants, and service robots, aimed at enterprises, households, and individual users. Its platform integrates digital human assistants for live streaming, AI-driven dialogue, and intelligent interaction, providing businesses with tools for customer engagement, personalized services, and cost-effective deployment of AI avatars.
Lingyun Guangyuan (Luster LightTech, 688400.SH) is a leading Chinese company specializing in machine vision and optical imaging technologies. It has developed a full-stack digital human production platform through its subsidiary Yuanke Shijie. The company’s system integrates advanced light field modeling (via its self-developed Lustage system), optical motion capture (FZMotion), and XR virtual filming technologies to create ultra-realistic 3D digital humans. Its MetaWare AIGC middleware supports automated generation of lifelike digital avatars with expressive motion and voice capabilities. The company collaborates with large model providers like Zhipu AI and applies models such as ChatGLM to enhance language and content generation for digital humans. Lingyun’s technologies have been applied in cultural productions including CCTV programs, the Winter Olympics, and digital hand-sign interpreters. It positions itself as a pioneer in photorealistic digital human cloning and virtual human broadcasting across film, live streaming, esports, and metaverse applications.
MyTwins.ai, operated by MaiTu Intelligent Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. and accessible via maituai.com, is a Chinese digital human and AI content platform founded in 2023 and based in Hangzhou. It offers a proprietary AIGC (AI-generated content) engine that powers tools such as AI digital humans, virtual livestream hosts, short-form video production, and real-time interaction features. The platform provides services for custom digital human creation and deployment across multiple media formats, focusing on commercial applications like AI livestreaming. MyTwins.ai is a private company with 11–50 employees and has received seed funding. The company positions itself as a provider of cutting-edge virtual human technology for brands and industry professionals worldwide.
Mango Animate (mangoanimate.com), operated by Mango Animate Software Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong, offers an AI-driven video creation platform under the Mango AI brand. Its tools include AI avatars, video and photo face swap, talking photo and cartoon generators, AI singing photo creation, photo enhancement, and AI text-to-video features. The platform supports creating character, whiteboard, and business videos, as well as animated content from text and images. It also provides AI video translation, talking animals, and avatar-based video makers. Mango Animate markets its software as affordable and easy to use, with downloadable animation maker applications for Windows and Mac.
Mango Excellent Media Co., Ltd. (stock code 300413.SZ) is a leading Chinese state-controlled media company and the operator of Mango TV, a major online video platform. It has strategically invested in virtual digital human technologies, launching AI-powered avatars such as “YAOYAO” and “Xiao Yang” for use in television programming, interactive experiences, and immersive events. The company applies its proprietary AIGC tools to automate content production and enhance audience engagement through hyper-realistic digital hosts. Mango Excellent Media has also integrated AR, VR, and MR into its content ecosystem and continues to explore applications of digital humans across live streaming, documentaries, and entertainment shows. Its efforts are supported by an in-house R&D team and government initiatives promoting cultural-technology fusion. (The domain name "mangocm.com" is used in email.)
Hunan-based Mango TV, operated by Mango Excellent Media, has actively integrated digital human technology across its entertainment and broadcasting platforms. Notable examples include AI-generated digital performances featured in New Year galas, such as virtual showcases by Yao Anna, as well as competitions among fictional AI anchors like Li Weike, Zero, and Xiao Ke. The company leverages digital humans in news broadcasting, variety shows, and interactive live events, utilizing technologies such as motion capture, AIGC, and virtual stage production to enhance viewer engagement and explore new media formats.
MEET48 (meet48.com) is a decentralized entertainment and idol-training platform that integrates Web3, AI, and digital human technologies to build a virtual idol economy. It combines tokenized fan engagement through IDOL tokens, NFT blind boxes, and play-to-earn mechanisms with digital human avatars used for singing, dancing, livestreaming, and interactive companionship. Backed by YZi Labs, Binance Wallet, and Mars Protocol, MEET48 is positioning itself as a new-generation metaverse idol ecosystem, offering interactive fan experiences, AI-driven virtual celebrity creation, and immersive entertainment across platforms like YouTube, Bilibili, Douyin, and Web3 event hubs. Its initiatives, such as IdolGPT and AI-LLM integration, highlight its ambition to merge AI-generated idols with blockchain economies for global audiences.
Meta48 Holdings (48.cn), formerly STAR48/Siba Media, the company behind SNH48 (snh48.com) and its sister idol groups, created MEET48 as its Web3 and metaverse extension to merge idol culture with AI, digital humans, and blockchain fan economies. Through MEET48, SNH48 members and related groups are transformed into AI-powered virtual idols and interactive agents, enabling immersive concerts, NFT-based fan engagement, and token-driven participation via the Mars Protocol and IDOL token. This positions MEET48 as the digital-era successor to SNH48’s traditional idol economy, reflecting Meta48’s broader shift from live idol management to AI, metaverse, and decentralized entertainment platforms.
MEET48.ai is the core platform of the MEET48 ecosystem, designed as the world’s first AI-Agent and AIGC creator community for entertainment. It allows users to easily create personalized AI-powered virtual idols (Idol Agents) that can chat, livestream, dance, sing, and generate original multimodal content such as music, images, and videos. Through simple customization, fans and creators can build interactive digital idols with autonomous behavior, while Mars Protocol integrates tokenization and meme-coin mechanics to connect fan economies with Web3. Launched in February 2025, MEET48.ai combines social interaction, entertainment, and creative tools like AIShowBox, enabling co-creation between fans and idols, and positioning itself as a decentralized hub for virtual entertainment, idol culture, and AI-driven fan engagement.