China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Carts Now Include AI Tokens
China’s Singles’ Day shopping carts have a new addition: AI tokens. Alongside everyday goods and electronics, shoppers can now buy access to AI services.
Two Trillion Tokens in Half an Hour
According to Tmall, a livestream on November 2 sold packages representing two trillion tokens in just 30 minutes.
JD.com reported that sales of large-model token packages rose twentyfold during a two-hour livestream that same day, compared with its comparison period. These figures refer to November 2, rather than today’s sales.
What Are People Buying Them For?
The purchases reflect growing uses of AI, from interactions with smart wearables to assistants that help with everyday office tasks. Buyers are paying for digital services and capabilities rather than a physical product.
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Individuals are not the only customers. Small businesses are also purchasing tokens for work ranging from software development and product design to promotion.
Still an Emerging Shopping Habit
People’s Daily’s November 11 commentary cautions that stocking up on tokens is not yet widespread. It also identifies safety governance and after-sales support as issues that still need attention as AI services reach more consumers.
Source: People’s Daily via The Paper
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