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中文(ZH) 高端算力持续涨价,头部企业探索“Token工厂”新模式

AI computing power shifts from hardware rental to Token-as-a-Service

The high-end computing power industry is experiencing price increases, prompting leading companies to explore new business models centered around "Token factories." This shift signifies a move from simply renting out hardware to providing services based on "Tokens" (Token-as-a-Service or TaaS). Several publicly listed companies have announced their intention to explore this "Token factory" business, indicating a competitive focus on selling services rather than just hardware resources. AI

IMPACT This shift to a Token-as-a-Service model could redefine how AI computing power is consumed and priced, potentially impacting infrastructure providers and AI developers.

RANK_REASON Significant shift in business model for a major industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI computing power shifts from hardware rental to Token-as-a-Service

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    High-end computing power continues to rise in price, leading companies explore new 'Token Factory' models

    最新公告显示,行云科技此前签订的算力服务大单不仅迎来加单与提价,还迎来收费模式的变革——新增了“Token(词元)收入相关的固定服务费”。记者梳理发现,今年以来,已有润建股份、弘信电子、行云科技、超讯科技、南威软件等10多家上市公司宣布探索“Token工厂”业务。“眼下,算力行业在商业模式上迎来了一大新变化,开始从‘堆硬件’转向‘卖Token’,也就是从按硬件出租向按Token交付演进,探索‘Token工厂’新模式。”7月30日,一位算力行业人士向记者表示,这意味着,算力行业竞争焦点从“拥有GPU”转向TaaS(Token-as-a-Service,To…