On May 27, the "Weibo AI Content Ecosystem Report" was unveiled. The report highlighted that during the first quarter of 2026, the number of Weibo users showing interest in AI witnessed a staggering 328% growth compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Specifically, the number of Gold V and Orange V accounts (Weibo's premium user tiers) rose by 86% year-on-year. Official corporate accounts saw a remarkable 168% increase, while accounts belonging to experts and executives experienced a 105% uptick. Moreover, AI-related discussions surged by 18% year-on-year when compared to the first quarter of 2025. Notably, the average daily discussion volume in February soared by 147% compared to January.
