Second-hand platforms expose 'cracked ai' services: major AI models respond to unauthorized sales

Central Television Station reported that AI models like Doupan, DeepSeek, and Kimi are sold as 'cracked' services on second-hand platforms, offering low-cost access for prices ranging from a few yuan to dozens. Sellers claim unlimited access via multi-device and multi-account operations, but Doupan stated such practices are illegal, with subscriptions only issued through official channels. Kimi warned that renting or selling accounts violates user agreements and risks data security. API key sales have become a mature black market, with keys stolen through hacking or open-source tools. Experts warn these activities may breach legal boundaries, including intellectual property rights and personal data protection laws. Beijing Normal University professor Wu Shenkua noted such actions could constitute illegal operations and violate personal information protection regulations. A reporter tried to buy a 'cracked tutorial' for 1.2 yuan but failed to get membership benefits. Renting a Kimi high-tier account for 4.7 yuan resulted in a shared account with a 10-minute timer, with data still accessible post-expiration, raising privacy concerns. API key sellers offer packages with call counts from 220 to 14,000 at prices between 1.99 and 99.99 yuan, highlighting growing AI market risks, including data leaks and fraud.