AI companies struggle to monetize models and scale commercial ecosystems beyond research

Chinese AI companies like Jiaoyue Xingchen are desperately seeking ways to convert AI models into sustainable revenue streams and build closed-loop business ecosystems. Current approaches rely heavily on research partnerships and limited commercial applications, failing to create diversified income channels. Companies are forced to pivot strategies (like integrating hardware/phones) because pure model licensing and API access don't generate sufficient recurring revenue or market differentiation.