China AI Native Industry Insights – 20261009 – Vidu | ima.copilot | Kling AI | more

Today’s digest highlights key advancements from Vidu, Tencent, and Kuaishou, with exciting releases reshaping the AI landscape. At the forefront is Vidu’s Q4 preview of their next-generation flagship AI video model, promising advancements in video technology. The broader theme connects to AI’s evolving role in content creation and management, emphasizing enhanced capabilities for both video and knowledge workspaces. Notably, Tencent introduces ima, an AI workspace harnessing the power of Hunyuan and DeepSeek models to optimize writing and knowledge management. Kuaishou’s Kling AI version 4.0 features 30-second native video generation and offers improved stability for handling complex camera movements. Discover more in Today’s China AI Native Industry Insights.

1. Vidu Releases Q4 Preview, a Next-Generation Flagship AI Video Model

Vidu AI launched Vidu Q4 Preview, described as its next-generation flagship AI video generation model. The company highlights expressive character performance, cinematic camera movement, and high-impact visual effects as key improvements. Vidu Q4 Preview is now live and priced from 0.014 dollars per second of generated video. The release aims to make flagship-level AI video generation more accessible through lower-cost pricing.
Read more: https://x.com/ViduAI_official/status/2107856382263505219

Video Credit: @ViduAI_official on X

2. Tencent releases ima, an AI knowledge workspace powered by Hunyuan and DeepSeek models for writing and knowledge management

Tencent has launched ima, an AI-powered knowledge workspace that integrates search, reading, and writing capabilities. The platform is powered by Tencent Hunyuan and DeepSeek dual AI engines and features a copilot function that learns user habits and preferences over time. The tool is available on Windows, Mac desktop platforms and WeChat mini-program, with cross-platform data synchronization. New users receive 500 computational credits upon registration plus 100 daily credits for regular use.
Read more: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=Mzk0MDg0MTkzOA==&mid=2247506267&idx=1&sn=a9b2d72305b83670c01b33a8f3fd5f3c&chksm=c32f81af78f15e16b67b3e3ca60e52333a2c457025a813402e2c7b119f5d0cc53604352fd90a&scene=0&xtrack=1#rd

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3. Kuaishou’s Kling AI releases version 4.0 with 30-second native video generation and enhanced stability for complex camera movements

Kuaishou’s Kling AI announced the beta release of version 4.0, scheduled for official launch in October 2026. The new model introduces up to 30-second native video generation and improves stability in complex camera movements and large dynamic scenes. It enhances understanding of long prompts and continuous narratives while maintaining consistency of characters, props, and scenes across shots. Additional capabilities include subject and scene asset invocation, sound continuation, and motion transfer. An advertising creative director with 28 years of experience tested the model and confirmed its improved performance in high-speed camera work, action sequences, cross-scene consistency, and character performance with emotional speech.
Read more: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzU5NTkwNDU2OA==&mid=2247496912&idx=1&sn=52292535ca61af3fc66326f8aea772ce&chksm=ffdc0ae6d84a39877cf6ccc6357a241ab2bba9ccb47fda840fc078fdf1c84e2901fe23c51c07&scene=0&xtrack=1#rd

Video Credit: @Kling_ai on X

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