Doubao takes commissions, Qwen seeks merchants: AI traffic monetization hits fast-forward

Chinese AI platforms are accelerating the monetization of their user traffic. ByteDance's Doubao assistant is introducing a commission-based model for certain services, while Alibaba's Qwen model is actively recruiting merchants to join its ecosystem. These moves indicate a fast-forward in the commercialization of AI traffic, as companies seek to turn user engagement into revenue. The trend highlights the growing importance of AI platforms as commercial channels.