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China's Doubao AI chatbot introduces tiered subscriptions to monetize users

Doubao, a prominent AI chatbot in China with a substantial user base, has introduced multiple paid subscription tiers. These new pricing options range from 68 to 500 yuan per month, available on the Apple App Store. This development reflects a growing trend in the AI industry towards monetizing services through token-based models. AI

IMPACT Indicates a potential shift in monetization strategies for AI services in China, moving towards tiered subscriptions.

RANK_REASON A product/service from a non-frontier lab introducing new pricing tiers.

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China's Doubao AI chatbot introduces tiered subscriptions to monetize users

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    Doubao Launches Three-Tier Subscription as China's 'Token Factory' Model Accelerates

    Doubao, China's largest AI chatbot with 345 million monthly active users, has quietly introduced three paid subscription tiers on the Apple App Store: 68 yuan/month, 200 yuan/month, and 500 yuan/month. The move signals a broader industry shift toward token-based AI monetization.