AI Large Models Move Towards Time-of-Use Pricing, Expected to Introduce 'Peak and Off-Peak Pricing' in the Future
- From July 27 to August 2, the weekly call volume of China's AI large models reached 28.13 trillion tokens, leading globally for the fourteenth consecutive week.
- Token demand is currently experiencing high-speed growth, with supply falling short during peak periods.
- Many large model companies are shifting from 'pay-per-volume' to 'refined and dynamic pricing' models.
- Kimi has introduced four subscription tiers ranging from 39 yuan to 559 yuan per month.
- DeepSeek plans to raise prices for its large model open interface and introduce 'peak/off-peak pricing' in the future.
According to CCTV Finance, the integration of AI into various industries is accelerating, leading to a significant increase in the token call volume of large models.
Data indicates that from July 27 to August 2, China's AI large models achieved a weekly call volume of 28.13 trillion tokens, maintaining the top position globally for the fourteenth week in a row.
As demand for tokens surges and computing power experiences periodic shortages, many companies are adjusting their pricing strategies.
Kimi has launched multiple subscription tiers, while DeepSeek is set to increase prices and introduce a 'peak/off-peak pricing' model, with peak hours defined as 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., during which prices will be doubled.
人工智能大型模型向按使用时间定价转变，预计未来将推出“峰谷定价”
根据央视财经，人工智能在各行业的融合正在加速，导致大型模型的令牌调用量显著增加。
数据显示，从7月27日至8月2日，中国的AI大型模型每周调用量达到28.13万亿个令牌，连续第十四周全球排名第一。
随着令牌需求激增和计算能力周期性短缺，许多公司正在调整其定价策略。
Kimi推出了多个订阅等级，而DeepSeek则计划提高价格并推出“峰谷定价”模式，峰值时段定为每天9:00至12:00和14:00至18:00，届时价格将翻倍。