Meizu, the Chinese smartphone brand, currently owned by Geely, a major car manufacturer in China, has announced plans to shift its business from smartphones to a comprehensive AI platform.
Shen Ziyu, the CEO of Meizu, stated that the company has been through technological advancements from the era of MP3 players to smartphones. The current smartphone industry presents challenges such as longer device lifespans and increased competition. It is now the era of AI, and the company believes it is time for a transition.
Meizu has been preparing for this shift for 2 years, restructuring management, preparing personnel, and developing relevant research. The AI plan includes AI hardware, a new operating system focused on AI, and an AI platform that supports collaboration with major AI companies, including OpenAI.
As a result of this transformation, Meizu will cease development of traditional smartphones. However, the latest Meizu 20 and Meizu 21 smartphones will continue to receive support as usual.
Source: Meizu via TechNode
**TLDR: Meizu transitions from smartphones to an AI platform, preparing for the future with hardware, software, and collaborations with major AI companies. Latest smartphone models to receive ongoing support.**
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