Gaxos.ai Buys 19.99% Defense Stake, Lands Discounted BytePlus AI Deal
Gaxos.ai acquired a 19.99% stake in America First Defense, gaining exposure to counter-drone cyber attack systems and biomimetic robotics platforms targeting US defense and security markets. It also secured discounted access to BytePlus video-generation models to accelerate AI tools, while shares fell 5.26% premarket near 52-week low.
1. Stake Acquisition in America First Defense
Gaxos.ai invested in a 19.99% equity position in America First Defense, a US-owned defense technology firm developing a detachable counter-drone cyber attack system and biomimetic robotics platforms for air, ground, and subsurface security operations across homeland, border, maritime, and critical infrastructure markets.
2. BytePlus Partnership Strengthens AI Platform
Gaxos.ai secured preferred pricing and early access to BytePlus's advanced video-generation models, enabling accelerated rollout of AI content and video features within its Art-Gen platform while supporting gross margins as usage scales.
3. Share Price Reaction
Gaxos.ai shares declined 5.26% in premarket trading, approaching a 52-week low of $1.00, reflecting investor uncertainty around strategic investments and upcoming execution on new defense and AI initiatives.