Token Sales for Neural Networks Started on 11.11

On China's largest shopping day, 11.11, an unexpected product appeared on the Tmall trading platform - tokens for neural networks. The Tmall AI Token Center, Alibaba Cloud, MiniMax, and Z.ai are among the companies offering these tokens, with demand surging and sales increasing by 450% from October 1 to 20.

The surge in demand for these tokens matters for social commerce as it indicates a growing interest in artificial intelligence services among consumers. The tokens can be used to access various AI services, including those offered by DeepSeek and Z.ai, and are being sold in packages with prices starting from 100 yuan, making AI more accessible to a wider audience.