MiniMax, a Shanghai-based company, adopts a distinctive strategy by utilizing anime-inspired characters to captivate the gaming industry. With a worth of $2.5 billion, their interactive avatars possess the ability to generate reactions, crack jokes, and even engage in flirtatious conversations with users. On the other hand, 01.ai, valued at $1.2 billion, concentrates on providing open-source models specifically designed for the Chinese market. One of their notable creations is Wanzhi, which enhances productivity.
