On August 25, Newborntown Technology (09911) released its interim results for the first half of 2026, showcasing robust growth fueled by its comprehensive AI strategy.

The company's total revenue reached $607 million during the period, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 37.0%. AI technology has been deeply embedded across critical operational areas including product development, social recommendation systems, management efficiency, content moderation, and marketing campaigns, driving quality improvements and efficiency gains throughout the entire business chain.

Furthermore, AI has significantly accelerated the company's short-drama segment. Revenue from innovative businesses surged 41.2% year-on-year, with the AI-powered short-drama platform Playlet climbing to the top of Japan's iOS free entertainment app chart in early July. The company has officially integrated Seedance 2.0 and established a joint operation with TikTok, with AI technology substantially boosting production capacity and improving single-drama launch efficiency by over 60%, ensuring ample content supply for global expansion.

The company's AI application portfolio continues to deepen. The AI gaming community Aippy has surpassed 4 million global downloads, gaining widespread recognition in mature markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with an impressive 4.9-star rating on the iOS App Store and daily active users growing approximately six-fold in July compared to the start of the year. Additionally, the company has ventured into AI Agent payment solutions with its NUSD Pay project, further broadening its AI application scenarios.

Moreover, Newborntown Technology continues to expand its AI industry investments, having funded projects in world models, AI-native game engines, AI interactive gaming, and AI advertising marketing, thereby enriching its AI application ecosystem.