Chinese AI Giants Offer Cash & Prizes to Attract Chatbot Users!
Analysis
The competitive landscape of the Generative AI sector is heating up in China, with companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu aggressively incentivizing user engagement. This innovative approach of directly rewarding users with cash and high-value prizes is a bold move to rapidly expand their user base before launching new Large Language Models (LLMs).
Key Takeaways
Reference / Citation
View Original"Alibaba, for instance, has formulated a budget of CNY 3 billion (around USD 430 million) to be offered as cash gifts to users of its AI app, Qwen."
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Digital TrendsFeb 3, 2026 07:41
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