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    iFlytek

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    "the voice of AI"

    Founded 1999 Hefei, Anhui Province CEO: Liu Qingfeng
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    Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from the University of Science and Technology of China, iFlytek established itself as a leader in speech technology. The company focuses on voice recognition, synthesis, assessment, and machine translation, accumulating 13 championship titles between 2005 and the present. Its operations span education, communication, music, and enterprise productivity tools.

    The firm maintains a unique ownership structure with the Hefei municipal government as a key investor and China Mobile holding the largest single share. This backing supports its public listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under ticker 002230. Recent strategic moves include a hybrid cloud-edge model unveiled in October 2026 to accelerate real-world AI deployment.

    iFlytek has expanded into consumer hardware with devices like the AINOTE 2 tablet and AI translation earbuds. The AINOTE 2 gained attention at IFA 2026 for its ultra-thin design and LLM-powered features. While reviewers praised the device's handwriting capabilities, the company faces geopolitical scrutiny regarding alleged involvement in mass surveillance programs.

    Products & Sub-brands

    AINOTE 2AINOTE Air 2P1 ProAI Translation EarbudsSpeech Recognition EngineReal-time Transcription Service

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is iFlytek a Chinese company?
    Yes. iFlytek is headquartered in Hefei, China, was founded in 1999 as a University of Science and Technology of China spin-off, and is partially state-owned, with the Hefei government as an investor and China Mobile as its largest shareholder.
    What does iFlytek do?
    iFlytek builds speech and AI technology including voice recognition, speech synthesis, translation and transcription plus consumer devices such as AI note-taking tablets, voice recorders, translators and earbuds.
    Is iFlytek any good?
    Reviewers rate its hardware well: the AINOTE 2 was named a Best of IFA 2026 product, praised as insanely thin and smart, and ranked among top E Ink tablets, though translation earbuds drew more mixed reviews.
    What is the price of iFlytek AI Glasses?
    Pricing was not disclosed in available sources; the AI Glasses were showcased alongside the AINOTE 2 at IFA 2026, so current pricing should be checked on iFlytek's official store.
    What is the difference between AINOTE 2 and AINOTE Air 2?
    Both are AI E Ink note-taking tablets; the AINOTE 2 is the flagship marketed as the world's first LLM-powered paper tablet with real-time meeting transcription, while the Air 2 is the variant now sold through Harvey Norman in Australia.

    Keywords

    speech recognitionvoice synthesisE Ink tabletAI transcriptionmachine translationHefei techstate-owned enterprise

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    Company Info

    Founded
    1999
    Founder
    Liu Qingfeng
    CEO
    Liu Qingfeng
    Headquarters
    Hefei, Anhui Province
    Industry
    Information technology
    Stock Ticker
    002230 (Shenzhen)
    Major Shareholder
    China Mobile
    Industry Awards
    13 championships (2005-present)
    Retail Expansion
    Harvey Norman Australia (October 2026)
    Key Product Launch
    AINOTE 2 (IFA 2026)

    Official Website

    www.iflytek.com/

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