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The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
Weekly token use for Chinese AI models has overtaken U.S. models as more than 600 million people in China use generative AI, OpenRouter said.
- According to OpenRouter, the weekly share of AI model usage by Chinese models has recently surpassed that of United States models, measured in data tokens. This shift reflects China's rapid integration of artificial intelligence across industries.
- More than 600 million people in China were using generative AI as of December, according to the China Internet Network Information Center. Leaders pledged at least 7% annual average growth in nationwide research and development spending through 2030.
- In Beijing and Shenzhen, engineers helped crowds install the AI agent OpenClaw on their laptops during March events. Shanghai retiree Jason Tong uses chatbots like Doubao for queries, while Cheetah HR manager Sun Lei hopes AI aids recruitment.
- "The competition is clearly shifting from models to ecosystems," said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. Chinese users are acting as real-time testers at scale, turning the country into a testing ground.
- AI adoption positions China as a "world leader" in the technology, with firms like DeepSeek producing advanced models. While United States firms still dominate in raw computing firepower, China solidifies its role as a testing ground for mass-market tools.
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