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Kling AI development and video model competition

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Kuaishou Technology’s AI video spinoff, Kling, has released its Kling 4.0 model as it prepares for a potential standalone listing in Hong Kong. The new model increases maximum video clip length to 30 seconds and introduces advanced creative controls, such as support for multiple reference inputs and keyframes. This release follows significant financial growth, with the unit reaching approximately $500 million in annualized recurring revenue by March 2026 and achieving an $18 billion valuation in July 2026. As the technology advances, the AI video generation industry is experiencing intense price competition among Chinese developers. While Kling 4.0 emphasizes cinematic quality with 10-bit HDR support and 4K resolution, other companies like Shengshu Technology are aggressively lowering costs to drive mass-market adoption. This shift, characterized as a ‘DeepSeek moment’ for video models, aims to integrate high-performance AI into professional film and advertising workflows by balancing technical capability with economic feasibility. Following the February 2026 release of Kling 3.0, which introduced native 4K resolution and synchronized audio, the October 2026 launch of Kling 4.0 further expands capabilities. The model utilizes a multimodal architecture supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, and video editing. It can utilize up to 15 different reference materials and up to 10 keyframes to enhance creative control. Additionally, the model supports various aspect ratios and native audio generation in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish.

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