When intelligence reaches a certain level, the importance of affordability becomes evident. Top-tier models are used to solve the most difficult problems, while more common tasks utilize the most cost-effective options. Minimax M2.5 ranks first, twice as good as the second place.

In the top 5 openrouter model calls, China accounts for 4 of them, all open-source models. Top 1, 2, 3, and 5 are all Chinese.
This year is definitely the year for big model companies to monetize. It is expected that many companies will see positive operating cash flow, with real cash inflows.