Vidu
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Video generator from China's Shengshu: creates a scene from text, an image, or a set of references while keeping characters and objects recognizable. The focus is on coherent storytelling, not an individual clip.
Facts
- Vidu Q3 is positioned as a model for storytelling: 16 seconds with sound, native 1080p, shot changes, and text in different languages; according to Artificial Analysis, it ranks first in China and second worldwide (2026).
- Vidu S1 launched on Jul 3, 2026: real-time generation, a character from one photo responds with a voice, 540p at 25 frames per second, and runs on consumer graphics cards.
- In April 2026, Alibaba's cloud division led a 2 billion yuan round (about 293 million $); in February 2026, a Series A+ of more than 600 million yuan closed.
- On Aug 18, 2026, Bloomberg reported plans for a Hong Kong IPO worth more than $500 million. Vidu operates in more than 200 countries, with more than 400 million videos created in total (company data, 2026).
The full card is in the works: the "worth it or not" verdict, pricing and a comparison with neighbors will appear as it moves through the card factory.