According to HashNews, QuestMobile's report shows that the AI application sector experienced multi-modal technological breakthroughs and accelerated ecosystem expansion in the second half of 2025. Leading AI-native apps include DouBao (155 million active users), DeepSeek (81.56 million), and Yuanbao (20.84 million). New apps like Ant Fortune and Lingguang also performed well, ranking fourth and tenth in weekly active user lists. From July to November, the AI industry saw 186 investment and financing events, totaling 33.67 billion yuan, a 20.8% year-on-year increase. Multi-modal interaction accounted for 73.3% of the market, while large models, though only 1.9%, are seen as a key future direction. Among 205 new AI applications, 81.5% adopted plugin formats, with strong demand in vertical fields like AI image processing and AI professional advisors. Major companies are advancing ecosystem strategies, such as Tencent's Yuanbao for scenario coverage and Ant Group's Lingguang App, which saw a 7x daily active user growth. Smartphone manufacturers are also shifting interaction from app-led to AI agent-led through GUI smart technology, improving user experience and task efficiency. The report concludes that multi-modal and ecosystem-driven approaches will be core growth drivers for AI applications.
AI Investment Surpasses 20% Growth in H2 2025, Over 80% of New Applications Use Plugins
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AI investment growth hit 20.8% year-on-year in the second half of 2025, with 33.67 billion yuan raised across 186 funding rounds. QuestMobile reported DouBao (155 million active users), DeepSeek (81.56 million), and Yuanbao (20.84 million) as leading apps in the sector. New entries like Ant Fortune and Lingguang ranked fourth and tenth in weekly active user lists. Plugin usage in 205 new AI apps hit 81.5%, with strong traction in AI image processing and professional advisory tools. Tencent and Ant Group are expanding ecosystems, while major smartphone firms shift to AI-driven interactions. The report favors multi-modal and ecosystem-led AI growth. As AI adoption rises, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and user-friendly crypto exchange see increasing demand for digital asset integration.
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