Kuaishou Technology, a Chinese video-short giant and rival to TikTok, has reported a significant drop in net profit due to increased costs for AI development and creator support. The company's investment in AI and e-commerce has led to a 33% decrease in net profit for the latest quarter, despite continued growth in total revenue.
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Kuaishou's net profit dropped by 33% due to increased AI and creator costs, with the company investing heavily in AI research and development, including generative AI and improved recommendation algorithms. Additionally, Kuaishou allocated significant financial resources to support content creators and attract new merchants to its livestreaming commerce platform.










