China has led the world in AI model API call volume for nine consecutive weeks, with DeepSeek-V4-Flash processing over 4.66 trillion tokens. During this period, the share of API calls attributed to US models has significantly decreased from 72% to 33%. This shift indicates a growing preference among developers for more cost-effective AI solutions originating from China. AI
IMPACT Indicates a potential shift in global AI infrastructure and development focus towards more cost-effective Chinese models.
RANK_REASON Significant shift in global AI model API call volume attributed to a specific country and model. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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