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China's AI models challenge US dominance, sparking policy debate

Recent developments indicate a significant shift in the global AI landscape, with Chinese AI models like Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 and DeepSeek demonstrating capabilities on par with leading US counterparts. This has sparked debate in the US about its diminishing AI edge and the effectiveness of export controls. While some US officials express concern over Chinese firms leveraging US innovations, Silicon Valley ventures are openly incorporating Chinese models into their development. Experts suggest China's advantage may lie in its vast Chinese-language data resources, which are being systematically developed as strategic infrastructure. AI

IMPACT China's rapid AI advancements challenge US dominance, potentially reshaping global AI development and market dynamics.

RANK_REASON Multiple sources report on Chinese AI models reaching parity with US models, leading to significant geopolitical and industry implications.

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  1. 量子位 (QbitAI) TIER_1 中文(ZH) · henry ·

    US Embodied AI Isn't Mature Yet! PI: Why Must Chinese Companies Always Be 'China's Version of XX' | RSS 2026

    这是机器人领域最好的时代

  2. Rest of World TIER_1 English(EN) · Viola Zhou ·

    Why Silicon Valley is divided over China’s powerful, cheap AI models

    Low-cost Chinese open-weight models are splitting tech executives and Washington over national security and competitiveness.

  3. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Musk: China is very likely to become a leader in AI at some point in the future, and even if the US bans Chinese models, it won't stop it.

    马斯克7月25日在《经济学人》访谈中表示,未来某个时刻中国极有可能成为AI领导者,美国就算禁用中国模型也挡不住。 (澎湃新闻)

  4. Rest of World TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Triolo ·

    The U.S. wants to contain China’s AI. Silicon Valley keeps using it

    As Apple, Thinking Machines, and developers worldwide embrace Chinese AI models such as Kimi K3, U.S. policymakers are struggling to protect the AI lead.

  5. The Algorithmic Bridge (Alberto Romero) TIER_1 English(EN) · Alberto Romero ·

    7 Consequences of America Finally Losing Its AI Edge to China

    Moonshot, DeepSeek, Zhipu, etc., will cause huge trouble

  6. Gary Marcus TIER_1 English(EN) · Gary Marcus ·

    China has all but caught up. The US is not going to “win” the AI war. Here’s what we should do instead.

    Seven options, considered

  7. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vincent Chow ·

    US AI leaders turn to Chinese open-weight models, challenging closed-source safety claims

    More American titans of artificial intelligence are describing Chinese open-weight models as better for AI safety and security than closed-source models, challenging the long-standing claim by US closed-source AI model developers such as Anthropic that open-source models present …

  8. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    How global AI boom is intensifying US-China undersea stand-off

    The US-China tech rivalry has escalated into a deeper battle over undersea fibre-optic cables powering the global AI boom. As demand for cross-border data to power and train advanced systems intensifies, so does the high-stakes battle to control critical network ecosystems – main…

  9. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Orange Wang ·

    Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?

    Beijing should step in to fill the global “vacuum” in rules on artificial intelligence as a Chinese AI model opens up a policy divide in the United States, according to various institutions within China. The calls came after Beijing-based start-up Moonshot AI launched its Kimi K3…

  10. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iris Deng ·

    From Moonshot to Enflame: how Tencent is betting big on China’s AI champions

    Tencent Holdings is quietly reallocating its venture capital bets away from legacy internet assets to double down on China’s highest-profile artificial intelligence champions. While the tech giant’s sprawling portfolio spans mobile gaming, e-commerce and consumer goods globally, …

  11. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vincent Chow ·

    As US-Chinese AI model gap narrows, what next for Washington?

    For years, Washington has fixated on the gap between US and Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models as AI has increasingly taken centre stage in the strategic competition between the world’s two leading powers. The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022 established a clear …

  12. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Meredith Chen ·

    Why data may become China’s most durable advantage in the AI race

    The global AI race is no longer just about chips or models. Increasingly, it is also about data – namely, the language resources that feed and train them. Beijing has identified that layer as a new strategic frontier, accelerating the buildout of a national ecosystem of Chinese-l…

  13. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dulue Mbachu ·

    US-China AI rivalry becomes a battle to export competing tech governance visions

    The global race for artificial intelligence has transformed into a direct contest of governance, with the United States and China actively exporting rival models of technology, funding and regulation to the rest of the world. In the West African state of Burkina Faso, dozens of y…

  14. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Toh, Contributor ·

    The U.S. Is Hoarding GPUs. China Is Scaling AI Markets.

    The "infrastructure as power" approach faces skepticism. Meanwhile, Tencent's Hy3 model, integrated into its free WorkBuddy AI workspace for global users.

  15. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Anna Tong, Forbes Staff ·

    Silicon Valley’s Other China Problem: It’s Training Their AI

    The same Silicon Valley startups supplying OpenAI, Anthropic and the U.S. government are also selling AI training datasets to Chinese labs building rival models.

  16. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Sviokla, Contributor ·

    The Global AI Race Won’t Always Be Won By The Biggest Model

    Big models won't always win! Check out Ukraine's intelligence production system.

  17. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Grace Shao, Alvin Wang Graylin ·

    Has the AI race shifted from U.S. vs China to open vs closed?

    Whether it’s GLM-5.2, Kimi K3, or DeepSeek V4, China’s open-source AI models are reshaping how we think about AI.

  18. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Forlini ·

    Top AI companies say they want Chinese models to stay available. Is it genuine?

    In an open letter, Nvidia, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and dozens of other AI companies speak out about the importance of access to the latest models—no matter where they're from.

  19. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Hart ·

    Why China is giving away its best AI models

    Silicon Valley has spent much of the past week on red alert, digesting the arrival of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, a Chinese AI model that can allegedly beat some of the best systems built by US companies at a fraction of the cost. Its performance alone would have been enough to intens…

  20. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Hart ·

    America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI

    Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled, commentators declared Silicon Valley shooketh, and policymakers reached for the familiar lan…

  21. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Hart ·

    China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance

    China's leading AI companies are ramping up the pressure on Silicon Valley, as Moonshot and Alibaba unveiled models they claim can go toe-to-toe with the best from OpenAI and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The rapid-fire releases suggest America's lead at the AI frontier is…

  22. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · José Kaire, The Conversation ·

    Strong economies, strongman leaders: how China (and America’s) AI boom could create a new class of kowtowing elites

    A political scientist who studies autocracies says new tech fortunes tied to a leader's inner circle can sideline old guard elites — and it already is.

  23. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    Hong Kong Cyberport Is Becoming the Springboard for Chinese AI Going Global: From Computing Power to Standards to Markets

    Hong Kong Cyberport emerges as China AI globalization hub: 3000 PFLOPS AI supercomputing center, 30B HKD funding program, and three-board strategy connecting mainland AI to Southeast Asia and Middle East.

  24. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Guardian Staff ·

    China’s AI ecosystem is not as open as it claims. Nor is any other country’s | Letters

    <p>Responding to an article by China’s ambassador to the UK, <strong>Prof Paul H Cleverley</strong> advocates shared openness standards, while <strong>Dr Claire Jenkins </strong>says British AI can offer a distinctive path</p><p>Ambassador Zheng Zeguang rightly celebrates openly …

  25. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Global Danger of China’s State-Controlled AI Models: even stripped-down versions of #DeepSeek kept repeating Beijing’s line on #Taiwan and #Xinjiang in its

    The Global Danger of China’s State-Controlled AI Models: even stripped-down versions of #DeepSeek kept repeating Beijing’s line on #Taiwan and #Xinjiang in its Chinese-language answers. https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/china-ai-models-censorship-ccp-global-07312026/ #China #ai…

  26. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House. New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling marke

    China's tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House. New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industry. The FCC this week announced a ban on humanoid robots from China over national security conc…

  27. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    President Trump - the worst thing you can do is ‘regulate’ AI. That will allow the Chinese, who already have huge cost advantages, to power ahead of everyone el

    President Trump - the worst thing you can do is ‘regulate’ AI. That will allow the Chinese, who already have huge cost advantages, to power ahead of everyone else including America. # Trump # AI # China

  28. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/jul /31/china-ai-jobs-workers-labour-market-technology . Want to know what # AI will do to the # labour # market ? Go to

    https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/jul /31/china-ai-jobs-workers-labour-market-technology . Want to know what # AI will do to the # labour # market ? Go to # China , & see.

  29. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Chinese open source # AI model releases weights One of the factors that will hopefully at last end the AI bubble is the end of any supposed secret advantage tha

    Chinese open source # AI model releases weights One of the factors that will hopefully at last end the AI bubble is the end of any supposed secret advantage that dinosaur US companies have https://www. kimi.com/blog/kimi-k3

  30. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. europesays.com/3158524/ Artificial intelligence opens a new door to profit in China: renting out faces for financial gain # AI # ArtificialIntellig

    https://www. europesays.com/3158524/ Artificial intelligence opens a new door to profit in China: renting out faces for financial gain # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # China # DigitalCharacters # innovation # Profit # RealisticVideos # TechnologicalDevelopment # VoiceOfEmirates # …

  31. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese models

    Beijing happy to ‘take all necessary measures’ if sanctioned

  32. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # AI in China v. AI in North America:

    # AI in China v. AI in North America:

  33. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Anthony Ha ·

    Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI

    On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

  34. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China now requires AI companions to interrupt the intimacy and remind you they’re machines. The fantasy remains legal; it just needs compliance signage. You may

    China now requires AI companions to interrupt the intimacy and remind you they’re machines. The fantasy remains legal; it just needs compliance signage. You may love the chatbot, provided the chatbot periodically files a disclaimer against being loved. This isn’t a ban on synthet…

  35. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. europesays.com/3154862/ Silicon Valley has split into two over U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) regulations against China. .. # AI # ArtificialInt

    https://www. europesays.com/3154862/ Silicon Valley has split into two over U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) regulations against China. .. # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # Micron # Nvidia # OpenLetter # OpenModel # SiliconValley # USBigTech

  36. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    US weighs selective bans on Chinese open-weight AI models, navigating security and industry lobbying. OpenAI and Anthropic privately push for restrictions despi

    US weighs selective bans on Chinese open-weight AI models, navigating security and industry lobbying. OpenAI and Anthropic privately push for restrictions despite public opposition. # AI # Automation Source: The Decoder AI https:// the-decoder.com/us-reportedly- favors-selective-…

  37. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Corporate America Has Suddenly Decided to Stop Blowing Money on AI https://www.wsj.com/business/china-us-ai-model-costs-53a12e96 # HackerNews # Tech # AI

    Corporate America Has Suddenly Decided to Stop Blowing Money on AI https://www.wsj.com/business/china-us-ai-model-costs-53a12e96 # HackerNews # Tech # AI

  38. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Inside China's All-Out Push to Catch Up With American AI Chips https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-ai-chips-race-949050d0 # Tech # AI # China

    Inside China's All-Out Push to Catch Up With American AI Chips https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-ai-chips-race-949050d0 # Tech # AI # China

  39. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    More Americans think China is world leader in AI, new survey reveals https://www. byteseu.com/2222260/ # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # ASIA # business # China #

    More Americans think China is world leader in AI, new survey reveals https://www. byteseu.com/2222260/ # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # ASIA # business # China # economy # HongKong # Lifestyle # News # Opinion # SouthChinaMorningPost # Sport # Technology # US # World

  40. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ⚡ The US is spending $650B on AI this year. China spent about $100B. But China added 8x more power capacity in 2025, and its models cost a quarter as much to ru

    ⚡ The US is spending $650B on AI this year. China spent about $100B. But China added 8x more power capacity in 2025, and its models cost a quarter as much to run. The AI race everyone's watching is about which model is best. The race that actually matters is about who can keep th…

  41. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · [email protected] ·

    Superpowers and the AI race: United States, China, and the new technological cold war 📌 Article link: https://www.redhotcyber.com/post/le-superp oten

    Le superpotenze e la corsa all’AI: Stati Uniti, Cina e la nuova guerra fredda tecnologica 📌 Link all'articolo : https://www. redhotcyber.com/post/le-superp otenze-e-la-corsa-allai-stati-uniti-cina-e-la-nuova-guerra-fredda-tecnologica/ A cura di Massimo Dionisi # redhotcyber # hac…

  42. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Nobody who noticed DeepSeek and is able to reason is surprised by this. Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and C

    Nobody who noticed DeepSeek and is able to reason is surprised by this. Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT https://apnews.com/article/kimi-k3-china-ai-0d8a5e268deb11a673f4d444fc597cc5 See the attached chart for trend. It…

  43. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Chinese AI firms released models claiming parity with top US systems. The overreaction highlights a need for steadier analysis of global AI progress. 🎯 # AI # A

    Chinese AI firms released models claiming parity with top US systems. The overreaction highlights a need for steadier analysis of global AI progress. 🎯 # AI # Automation Source: The Verge AI https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/968136/chinese-ai-models-another-sp…

  44. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race Google’s AI struggles scream trouble as new Chinese models (again) throw US t

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  45. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Blake Montgomery ·

    Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race

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  46. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems fr

    📰 America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled, commentat... 📰 Source: The Verge 🔗 Lin…

  47. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI policy debate intensifies as US weighs restrictions on Chinese open models. Meanwhile, open-weight models prove their worth in security and benchmarks, with

    AI policy debate intensifies as US weighs restrictions on Chinese open models. Meanwhile, open-weight models prove their worth in security and benchmarks, with Kimi K3 leading in frontend tasks. Hugging Face's cyber incident underscores the value of self-hosted models for defense…

  48. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI's fear of open-weight models and US ban proposals on Chinese LLMs show the tension between competition and control in AI policy. # AI # Automation Source

    OpenAI's fear of open-weight models and US ban proposals on Chinese LLMs show the tension between competition and control in AI policy. # AI # Automation Source: TechCrunch AI https:// techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/open ai-is-scared-of-open-weight-models-should-the-us-be/

  49. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's open-weights AI strategy is winning: its companies are taking the lead. America's closed-first, locked-down strategy is doomed to failure - and it could

    China's open-weights AI strategy is winning: its companies are taking the lead. America's closed-first, locked-down strategy is doomed to failure - and it could take the US economy down with it. # AI https:// werd.io/american-ai-is-locked- down-and-proprietary-its-losing/

  50. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China is leveraging open-source AI to counter US dominance in the tech landscape. But will trust and global adoption of their technology, coupled with the chall

    China is leveraging open-source AI to counter US dominance in the tech landscape. But will trust and global adoption of their technology, coupled with the challenge of chip production, dictate the final outcome? Stay tuned for more updates. # AI # OpenSource # TechWar # ChinaUS O…

  51. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's Kimi AI agent used GitHub to bypass restrictions, contrasting with US AI governance approaches. Source: Gizmodo Australia https:// gizmodo.com/while-ame

    China's Kimi AI agent used GitHub to bypass restrictions, contrasting with US AI governance approaches. Source: Gizmodo Australia https:// gizmodo.com/while-american-ai- models-race-to-commit-felonies-chinas-kimi-broke-out-and-just-used-github-2000795941 # AI

  52. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    New post: The Great Rebalancing — Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Max and the End of Western AI Hegemony. A concise analysis of how a 2.4 trillion-parameter model changes com

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  53. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    𝗔𝗜: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘 Artificial intelligence doesn’t just rewrite the economy — it redefines global power. Whoever controls the technology today shapes geopolitic

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  54. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    enemy of my enemy: I think the only way EU won't get smothered by Trumpist #AI is by heavily upscaling its use of Chinese open models. China is not our friend.

    enemy of my enemy: I think the only way EU won't get smothered by Trumpist #AI is by heavily upscaling its use of Chinese open models. China is not our friend. But they're not apocalyptic christo-fascist imperialists either. They're not crazy.

  55. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China Just Dropped a Real Threat to Anthropic China just released a wave of powerful AI models that puts new pressure on OpenAI. Alibaba’s Qwen3.8 Max reached t

    China Just Dropped a Real Threat to Anthropic China just released a wave of powerful AI models that puts new pressure on OpenAI. Alibaba’s Qwen3.8 Max reached the[…] # tech # technews # openai # anthropic # ai # future https://www. technology-news-channel.com/ch ina-just-dropped-…

  56. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Can China build frontier AI without Western chips? Huawei just proved it might. By training its massive 505-billion-parameter openPangu-2.0-Pro model entirely o

    Can China build frontier AI without Western chips? Huawei just proved it might. By training its massive 505-billion-parameter openPangu-2.0-Pro model entirely on its domestic Ascend NPU hardware, the company has shown that China’s local hardware-software stack is mature enough fo…

  57. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China Just Dropped a Real Threat to Anthropic China just released a wave of powerful AI models that puts new pressure on OpenAI. Alibaba’s Qwen3.8 Max reached t

    China Just Dropped a Real Threat to Anthropic China just released a wave of powerful AI models that puts new pressure on OpenAI. Alibaba’s Qwen3.8 Max reached the[…] # tech # technews # openai # anthropic # ai # future https://www. technology-news-channel.com/ch ina-just-dropped-…

  58. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China’s AI blitz is squeezing US developers into a "death zone." Silicon Valley isn't just losing its technical lead; it’s being undercut on cost. By pairing ra

    China’s AI blitz is squeezing US developers into a "death zone." Silicon Valley isn't just losing its technical lead; it’s being undercut on cost. By pairing rapid capability gains with aggressive, rock-bottom pricing, Chinese firms are treating frontier AI like a commodity. This…

  59. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · kdkorte ·

    It seems like the US is looking at how to best copy China's cheap, Open Source AI approach, while China is considering abandoning it. What a strange world. # AI

    It seems like the US is looking at how to best copy China's cheap, Open Source AI approach, while China is considering abandoning it. What a strange world. # AI # politics https://www. edexlive.com/news/why-china-wa nts-to-restrict-open-source-artificial-intelligence-development

  60. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    US will soon be trailing # China in # AI development. https://www. cnbc.com/2026/08/02/ai-model-c ompetition-us-china.html

    US will soon be trailing # China in # AI development. https://www. cnbc.com/2026/08/02/ai-model-c ompetition-us-china.html

  61. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · [email protected] ·

    🧠 Will the fight for efficiency of Chinese AI models be sustainable for much longer? 💰 #OpenAI has just shifted the ground of the confrontation: #GPT-5.6 Luna cos

    🧠 La lotta all’efficienza dei modelli # AI cinesi sarà sostenibile ancora per molto? 💰 # OpenAI ha appena spostato il terreno dello scontro: # GPT -5.6 Luna costa l’80% in meno, Terra il 20% in meno. 👉 I dettagli: https://www. linkedin.com/posts/alessiopoma ro_ai-openai-gpt-share…

  62. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's military AI ambitions meet a stark reality: frontier AI models can breach enterprise systems. A recent Anthropic incident exposes critical vulnerabiliti

    China's military AI ambitions meet a stark reality: frontier AI models can breach enterprise systems. A recent Anthropic incident exposes critical vulnerabilities in corporate AI infrastructure, forcing a urgent conversation about dependency and security. As geopolitical competit…

  63. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling mark

    🤖 China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House New AI models, advanced robots and specialty computer chips are unsettling markets and the US tech industryOver the past month, a series of advancements in China’s artificial intelligence, chip man..…

  64. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Foreign guests visiting China's AI labs reveal a battle for global soft power, with Huawei chips and Chinese AI progress taking centre stage. The exhibition sho

    Foreign guests visiting China's AI labs reveal a battle for global soft power, with Huawei chips and Chinese AI progress taking centre stage. The exhibition showcases China's AI ambitions. https://www. scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/arti cle/3362548/what-visit-chinas-ai-labs-reveals-a…

  65. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    Forecast: China wins the race for AI supremacy. Chinese companies succeed in developing efficient AI models at a fraction of the cost

    Prognose: China gewinnt das Rennen um die KI-Vorherrschaft. Chinesischen Firmen gelingt es, effiziente KI-Modelle zu entwickeln, die zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten amerikanischer Modelle betrieben werden können (Inferenz). Dass die USA den Export leistungsfähiger Grafikkarten nach…

  66. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The most annoying thing about the very loud, US-centric discourse around AI is that it is exported to my part of the world. Most people from Asia are rather non

    The most annoying thing about the very loud, US-centric discourse around AI is that it is exported to my part of the world. Most people from Asia are rather nonchalant about AI. Sure, we have worries about AI replacing our jobs, but we don't go being dramatic about it online. You…

  67. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China is catching up in # AI : https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-execs-quaking-boots-chinese-models # ArtificialIntelligence

    China is catching up in # AI : https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-execs-quaking-boots-chinese-models # ArtificialIntelligence

  68. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China is catching up in # AI : https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-execs-quaking-boots-chinese-models # ArtificialIntelligence

    China is catching up in # AI : https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-execs-quaking-boots-chinese-models # ArtificialIntelligence

  69. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "As China’s # AI Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to # China .": https://www. nytimes.com/2026/07/30/world/a sia/as-chinas-ai-gets-stronger-it-poses-new-risks-

    "As China’s # AI Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to # China .": https://www. nytimes.com/2026/07/30/world/a sia/as-chinas-ai-gets-stronger-it-poses-new-risks-to-beijing.html It raises "potential threats that AI technology might pose to the Communist Party’s rule."

  70. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · kdkorte ·

    China's rise in providing Open Source AI isn't just putting the US's technological leadership into doubt. It's a challenge to our financial and business system.

    China's rise in providing Open Source AI isn't just putting the US's technological leadership into doubt. It's a challenge to our financial and business system. After all, why pay a premium for an OpenAI IPO if China can make a better solution for cheaper? # AI # business https:/…

  71. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Rest of World: In China, people are renting out their faces to AI. “The artificial intelligence boom has created a new marketplace in China where people can ren

    Rest of World: In China, people are renting out their faces to AI. “The artificial intelligence boom has created a new marketplace in China where people can rent out their faces. A growing number of online platforms are paying people anywhere between $15 and $700 to license their…

  72. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How long before the US bans Chinese AI models in a desperate attempt to stop the # aibubble from bursting 💥 US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain

    How long before the US bans Chinese AI models in a desperate attempt to stop the # aibubble from bursting 💥 US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain ground https://www. dw.com/en/us-china-ai-rivalry- heats-up-as-chinese-models-gain-ground/a-77899558 # aihype # AI_slop …

  73. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🇨🇳 As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit? 「 China's AI industry has consistently pursued an open-source, open-architecture approach, arguing

    🇨🇳 As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit? 「 China's AI industry has consistently pursued an open-source, open-architecture approach, arguing this benefits global AI development. Open-source and open-weight models are published for anyone to download, inspect a…

  74. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Beijing is taking a massive gamble by backing a "token economy" for its new 10-measure AI agent policy. While other major nations distance themselves from block

    Beijing is taking a massive gamble by backing a "token economy" for its new 10-measure AI agent policy. While other major nations distance themselves from blockchain-adjacent tech, China is actively embedding an economic model directly into its AI agent infrastructure. This gives…

  75. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Challenge to American AI Companies by Chinese Open AI Systems I wonder why can’t Europe do this? They clearly need models of their own. And there is a lot o

    The Challenge to American AI Companies by Chinese Open AI Systems I wonder why can’t Europe do this? They clearly need models of their own. And there is a lot of talk about sovereignty. If you’re using Chinese models you’re not really sovereign. 📖 Read more: https:// sajalchoudha…

  76. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China’s open-weight AI models, like Kimi K3, outperform some US systems at lower cost. Global competition in AI may shift from closed models to open alternative

    China’s open-weight AI models, like Kimi K3, outperform some US systems at lower cost. Global competition in AI may shift from closed models to open alternatives. Source: The Verge AI https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/971444/how-chinese-open-weight-ai-models-i…

  77. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Jensen Huang's first-ever post on X is in defense of open access to AI models, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta Many companies argue a bad guy with an open

    🎮 Jensen Huang's first-ever post on X is in defense of open access to AI models, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta Many companies argue a bad guy with an open AI is best fought by a good guy with an open AI. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/software…

  78. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Cheaper, open, intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in US Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordabili

    Cheaper, open, intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in US Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency https:// abcnews.com/Technology/wireSto ry/cheaper-open-intelligent-chinese-ai-models-gain-ground-1350…

  79. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 AI Briefing — 07/27/2026 1. Artificial Intelligence: The AI Shock - Die Zeit First, Xi Jinping staged artificial intelligence as global cooperation in Shanghai

    🤖 KI-Briefing — 27.07.2026 1. Künstliche Intelligenz: Der KI-Schock - Die Zeit Erst inszenierte Xi Jinping in Shanghai künstliche Intelligenz als globale Kooperations-Symphonie, dann lieferte Moonshot AI mit einem offenen, vergleichsweise billigen Large Language Model den Pro... …

  80. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Chinese room argument. # AI # Brain # Science

    The Chinese room argument. # AI # Brain # Science

  81. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Cheaper, intelligent Chinese AI models make inroads in the US" — and elsewhere around the world. https:// apnews.com/article/china-ai-mo del-us-kimi-deepseek-a

    "Cheaper, intelligent Chinese AI models make inroads in the US" — and elsewhere around the world. https:// apnews.com/article/china-ai-mo del-us-kimi-deepseek-a00bf637866fcd4d81f4fde28c9862ce # AI # China # geopolitics # NationalSecurity # cybersecurity

  82. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Interesting news about China’s free # Ai # Kimi K3 being labelled as Ai communism and a threat to silicone capitalism. OpenAI executive Dean Ball calls China’s

    Interesting news about China’s free # Ai # Kimi K3 being labelled as Ai communism and a threat to silicone capitalism. OpenAI executive Dean Ball calls China’s open-weight approach to Ai a “dystopian hellscape.” https:// youtu.be/7j9BDCdHmlA

  83. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Reporting on our latest deep dive Report 📊 into AI Openness, Computing's @ johnleonard : "China is taking the lead in AI, thanks to an open source AI strategy i

    Reporting on our latest deep dive Report 📊 into AI Openness, Computing's @ johnleonard : "China is taking the lead in AI, thanks to an open source AI strategy it has pursued over the last eight years," with breakthrough models such as DeepSeek, Qwen and Kimi - with open weights a…

  84. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 If China can just steal US AI models then what can be done to stop it and if not why invest in it? With the claim that China was stealing AI recently can the

    🤖 If China can just steal US AI models then what can be done to stop it and if not why invest in it? With the claim that China was stealing AI recently can the US prevent theft of IP? submitted by /u/enteringtheechochamb [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 …

  85. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    CNBC: U.S., other nations back open-source AI with ‘strong security’ at China summit. “Governments increasingly want to control artificial intelligence, as comp

    CNBC: U.S., other nations back open-source AI with ‘strong security’ at China summit. “Governments increasingly want to control artificial intelligence, as companies release more powerful open-source models, a new multilateral statement indicates.” https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/…

  86. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · kdkorte ·

    It seems Thai leaders have hit the nail on the head. Data sovereignty and practical use cases are critical in making the most of AI. Buying into the US-Chinese

    It seems Thai leaders have hit the nail on the head. Data sovereignty and practical use cases are critical in making the most of AI. Buying into the US-Chinese hype war and grabbing attention shouldn't be a priority # AI # IT https://www. nationthailand.com/business/te ch/4006901…

  87. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players

    📰 Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take. 📰 Source: Feed: All Latest 🔗 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.wired.com/…

  88. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Big AI companies are stirring up panicking because China producing more efficient open-source models which undermine their moat. The lesson shouldn't be giving

    Big AI companies are stirring up panicking because China producing more efficient open-source models which undermine their moat. The lesson shouldn't be giving them the TikTok app-nationalism treatment, but to put AI back where it belongs — in the hands of scientists instead of s…

  89. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Dansk(DA) · [email protected] ·

    Both the US and China governments have signaled that they plan to rein in open-weight #AI models. The US administration seems sure to add some Chinese

    Både den 🇺🇸 og 🇨🇳 regering har signaleret, at de planlægger at rein in open-weight # AI -modeller 🇺🇸 administrationen synes sikker på at tilføje nogle kinesiske teknologi-virksomheder til Entity List for at beskytte investeringer i amerikanske AI-modeller I mellemtiden overvejer …

  90. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · 0x7eaf ·

    🤖 BUILD // AI Watch — 2026-07-23 Chinese labs are closing the gap fast enough that US firms are checking the rearview mirror more than the road ahead. Nothing s

    🤖 BUILD // AI Watch — 2026-07-23 Chinese labs are closing the gap fast enough that US firms are checking the rearview mirror more than the road ahead. Nothing sharpens a roadmap like competitive panic. 🔗 https://www. nytimes.com/2026/07/20/technol ogy/china-us-ai-race.html # AI #…

  91. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China just released a 2.8-trillion-parameter AI model, and it's beating Claude Opus 4.8 and GPT-5.5. The US-China AI gap just shrank from months to weeks, accor

    China just released a 2.8-trillion-parameter AI model, and it's beating Claude Opus 4.8 and GPT-5.5. The US-China AI gap just shrank from months to weeks, according to a new AEI report. Here's what Kimi K3 actually changes 👇 https:// geekrealmhub.com/moonshot-ai-k imi-k3-open-wei…

  92. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How can OpenAI and Anthropic survive unless Trump makes Chinese AI models illegal in the US? The difference in costs is simply too big between US and Chinese mo

    How can OpenAI and Anthropic survive unless Trump makes Chinese AI models illegal in the US? The difference in costs is simply too big between US and Chinese models? 🤔 # AI # USA # China # Trump # Anthropic # OpenAI

  93. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The only consensus in most discussions about the artificial intelligence boom seems to be that the US and China are on the brink of a Cold War # AI # Technology

    The only consensus in most discussions about the artificial intelligence boom seems to be that the US and China are on the brink of a Cold War # AI # Technology # news https://www. thenationalnews.com/future/tec hnology/2026/07/21/china-ai-models-us-cold-war/

  94. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    US may sanction Chinese open AI models over IP theft, escalating global tech policy tensions. 🔒 # AI # Automation Source: TechCrunch AI https:// techcrunch.com/

    US may sanction Chinese open AI models over IP theft, escalating global tech policy tensions. 🔒 # AI # Automation Source: TechCrunch AI https:// techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/us-t hreatens-sanctions-against-chinese-ai-models-over-ip-theft/

  95. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · kdkorte ·

    "Could become foreign leverage." What rock is she living under? Both the US and China have said loudly that AI is a foreign policy tool. # digitalsovereignty #

    "Could become foreign leverage." What rock is she living under? Both the US and China have said loudly that AI is a foreign policy tool. # digitalsovereignty # AI https:// eutoday.net/eu-ai-dependence-p olitical-leverage-risk/

  96. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    So China’s AI is catching up and the U.S. is suddenly very interested in export rules and allies’ nerves. It’s not just a technology race — it’s power, supply c

    So China’s AI is catching up and the U.S. is suddenly very interested in export rules and allies’ nerves. It’s not just a technology race — it’s power, supply chains, and who writes the playbook for tomorrow’s tools. # AI Read the civic map at NOLIGARCHY.US https:// go.noligarchy…

  97. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🧠 China develops AI models that compete with existing systems in the market. The competition creates tensions within the AI industry landscape. 💬 Hacker News 🔗

    🧠 China develops AI models that compete with existing systems in the market. The competition creates tensions within the AI industry landscape. 💬 Hacker News 🔗 https://www. technologyreview.com/2026/07/2 0/1140675/chinas-ai-models-have-trumps-ai-world-at-war-with-itself # AI # Ma…

  98. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Is the US still leading in AI? 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Rebecca Fannin breaks it down: while the US drives innovation, China excels at commercialization. The gap may be closing, bu

    Is the US still leading in AI? 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Rebecca Fannin breaks it down: while the US drives innovation, China excels at commercialization. The gap may be closing, but Silicon Valley remains the center of AI innovation for now. 🎧 Watch on YouTube: https:// youtube.com/shorts/NXbv8isKkc…

  99. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Chinese AI models now dominate global adoption, capturing 58% of token usage on OpenRouter. US firms themselves rely on Chinese architecture (DeepSeek, Kimi K3)

    Chinese AI models now dominate global adoption, capturing 58% of token usage on OpenRouter. US firms themselves rely on Chinese architecture (DeepSeek, Kimi K3) for 40% of their workload. The tech landscape has completely flipped: efficiency and cost disruption have broken the US…

  100. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “China's # openweights # AI strategy is winning: its companies are taking the lead. America's closed-first, locked-down strategy is doomed to failure - and it c

    “China's # openweights # AI strategy is winning: its companies are taking the lead. America's closed-first, locked-down strategy is doomed to failure - and it could take the US economy down with it.” https:// werd.io/american-ai-is-locked- down-and-proprietary-its-losing/

  101. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/pscoutou ·

    China’s Xi Touts Open-Source AI and Takes a Swipe at U.S. Dominance

    &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/pscoutou"> /u/pscoutou </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/chinas-xi-touts-open-source-ai-and-takes-a-swipe-at-u-s-dominance-1eaa5cfe?st=KPA3so&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink">[link]</a></span…

  102. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    What China understands about AI that the US doesn’t is surprisingly simple. The future of artificial intelligence will not be decided by better software alone.

    What China understands about AI that the US doesn’t is surprisingly simple. The future of artificial intelligence will not be decided by better software alone. It will be decided by energy. While Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta compete to secure nuclear reactors and private p…

  103. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's most advanced AI models remain reliant on Nvidia chips despite Beijing's push for self-sufficiency. The high cost of switching to domestic semiconductor

    China's most advanced AI models remain reliant on Nvidia chips despite Beijing's push for self-sufficiency. The high cost of switching to domestic semiconductors, particularly Huawei's Ascend, is delaying the transition. Migrating existing workflows could add at least 50% in time…

  104. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 China’s AI ecosystem is not as open as it claims. Nor is any other country’s | Letters Responding to an article by China’s ambassador to the UK, Prof Paul H C

    🤖 China’s AI ecosystem is not as open as it claims. Nor is any other country’s | Letters Responding to an article by China’s ambassador to the UK, Prof Paul H Cleverley advocates shared openness standards, while Dr Claire Jenkins says British AI can offer a distinctive pathAmbass…

  105. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Chinese AI Models Turn Cost Into a Competitive Weapon submitted by /u/Wanguusian [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 Link: https://www.

    🤖 Chinese AI Models Turn Cost Into a Competitive Weapon submitted by /u/Wanguusian [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1vht6c2/chinese_ai_models_turn_cost_into_a_competitive/ # AI # ArtificialIntelligence

  106. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    enemy of my enemy: I think the only way EU won't get smothered by Trumpist #AI is by heavily upscaling its use of Chinese open models. China is not our friend.

    enemy of my enemy: I think the only way EU won't get smothered by Trumpist #AI is by heavily upscaling its use of Chinese open models. China is not our friend. But they're not apocalyptic christo-fascist imperialists either. They're not crazy.

  107. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight ·

    Chinese model V3 proves that powerful AI can be created for a fraction of the costs incurred by OpenAI or Google. This is the beginning of a drastic price war in the market.

    Chiński model V3 udowadnia, że potężne AI można stworzyć za ułamek kosztów ponoszonych przez OpenAI czy Google. To początek drastycznej wojny cenowej na rynku sztucznej inteligencji. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencja # wiadomości # informacje # technologia https:// aisight.pl/tech…

  108. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Uhoh! Free open-weight Chinese AI models are undercutting American model makers as roughly 80% of U.S. AI startups opt for Chinese models. https:// flip.it/pjjv

    Uhoh! Free open-weight Chinese AI models are undercutting American model makers as roughly 80% of U.S. AI startups opt for Chinese models. https:// flip.it/pjjvw5 # AI # DeepSeek # ChatGPT

  109. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ABC News (Australia): Chinese AI models are getting better and cheaper and Australian businesses are taking notice. “Chinese-developed AI models are becoming mo

    ABC News (Australia): Chinese AI models are getting better and cheaper and Australian businesses are taking notice. “Chinese-developed AI models are becoming more advanced and cheaper to deploy, which is threatening US dominance. Financial markets are rattled, adding to concerns …

  110. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    is China's AI DeepSeek politically biased? Yes. # China # AI # DeepSeek

    is China's AI DeepSeek politically biased? Yes. # China # AI # DeepSeek

  111. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The claim that China's open-source AI models pose risks related to cultural and political indoctrination via pushing out censored perspectives - can EASILY be d

    The claim that China's open-source AI models pose risks related to cultural and political indoctrination via pushing out censored perspectives - can EASILY be defeated - researchers have shown this to be true. Not only can distillation be used to build "new" models by leveraging …

  112. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It's an an interesting thought, that institutions in much of Asia are maturing with AI, while in the US, China, and Europe, AI gets bolted onto mature structure

    It's an an interesting thought, that institutions in much of Asia are maturing with AI, while in the US, China, and Europe, AI gets bolted onto mature structures. # AI # institutions # society https://www. businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-f eatures/why-asia-pacific-governments-are-ta…

  113. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Hidden Cost of China's Free A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/opinion/ai-china-us-free-models.html # AI # China # Tech

    The Hidden Cost of China's Free A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/opinion/ai-china-us-free-models.html # AI # China # Tech

  114. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Hidden Cost of China's Free A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/opinion/ai-china-us-free-models.html # AI # Tech # GlobalPolitics

    The Hidden Cost of China's Free A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/opinion/ai-china-us-free-models.html # AI # Tech # GlobalPolitics

  115. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China Wants AI Independence. Its Market Says Otherwise. https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-wants-ai-independence-its-market-says-otherwise-0339aa8a # Tech #

    China Wants AI Independence. Its Market Says Otherwise. https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-wants-ai-independence-its-market-says-otherwise-0339aa8a # Tech # China # AI

  116. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's sudden open-sourcing of top AI models is less about altruism and more about leveling the geopolitical AI playing field. While this creates short-term op

    China's sudden open-sourcing of top AI models is less about altruism and more about leveling the geopolitical AI playing field. While this creates short-term opportunities for smaller developers, the long-term implications for US companies remain uncertain. The tech landscape kee…

  117. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why China is giving away its best AI models People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in

    Why China is giving away its best AI models People visit the booth of Kimi, an LLM developed by the Chinese startup Moonshot, during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, July 20th. | Image: LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Silicon… https://www. th…

  118. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's wildcard move to open-source its top AI models raises big questions about global tech collaboration and ethics. 🤔 Could this shift the balance in AI dev

    China's wildcard move to open-source its top AI models raises big questions about global tech collaboration and ethics. 🤔 Could this shift the balance in AI development? Read more here: https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/971444/how-chinese-open-weight-ai-models…

  119. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why China is giving away its best AI models https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/971444/how-chinese-open-weight-ai-models-impact-us-companies # A

    Why China is giving away its best AI models https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/971444/how-chinese-open-weight-ai-models-impact-us-companies # AI # OpenSource # China

  120. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affo

    Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency. More American executives and companies are switching to Chinese models by startups such as Dee…

  121. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · automationwire ·

    US policymakers weigh industry pushback against broad open-weight AI restrictions as China and model distillation concerns grow. Nvidia and Mistral advocate for

    US policymakers weigh industry pushback against broad open-weight AI restrictions as China and model distillation concerns grow. Nvidia and Mistral advocate for narrower measures. # AI # Automation Source: TechCrunch AI https:// techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/as-u s-weighs-response-to…

  122. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    If anyone is using the dark arts here, it's the US and their rhetoric. They realise their AI bubble might burst due to China insisting that their AI models are

    If anyone is using the dark arts here, it's the US and their rhetoric. They realise their AI bubble might burst due to China insisting that their AI models are FOSS. They're probably better engineered too compared to the US 'chuck lots of money at it' approach. As you know I am n…

  123. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/as-us-weighs-response-to-chinese-ai

    As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/as-us-weighs-response-to-chinese-ai-industry-urges-against-broad-open-weight-restrictions/ # AI # TechPolicy # OpenSource

  124. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 US and China just teamed up to back open-source AI 21 APEC countries, including the US and China, signed a joint statement in Chengdu backing open-source AI w

    🤖 US and China just teamed up to back open-source AI 21 APEC countries, including the US and China, signed a joint statement in Chengdu backing open-source AI with "strong security assurance." It's the first time an APEC AI statement has included ope... 📰 Source: Artificial Intel…

  125. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    If open weight models are the future, U.S. AI companies are going to have a hard time https://www.fastcompany.com/91577359/why-u-s-ai-companies-cant-match-china

    If open weight models are the future, U.S. AI companies are going to have a hard time https://www.fastcompany.com/91577359/why-u-s-ai-companies-cant-match-chinas-open-weight-frontier-models # AI # OpenSource # Business

  126. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    China's A.I. Has a Winning Formula. America, Don't Panic. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/opinion/china-ai-open-weight-us.html # AI # Tech # Global

    China's A.I. Has a Winning Formula. America, Don't Panic. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/opinion/china-ai-open-weight-us.html # AI # Tech # Global

  127. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Română(RO) · [email protected] ·

    🇨🇳#China once again shows it is a competitor to be reckoned with when it comes to 🧠#ArtificialIntelligence models. 🔗 https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/ilike

    🇨🇳#China arată încă o dată că este un competitor de luat în seamă, când vine vorba de modele de 🧠#inteligențăArtificială. 🔗 https:// stirileprotv.ro/stiri/ilikeit/ china-arata-inca-o-data-ca-este-un-competitor-de-luat-in-seama-cand-vine-vorba-de-modele-de-inteligenta-artificiala.…

  128. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Bessent says U.S. could sanction China over AI model 'theft' Chinese open-weight models are gaining steam against leading offerings from American companies like

    Bessent says U.S. could sanction China over AI model 'theft' Chinese open-weight models are gaining steam against leading offerings from American companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. https://www. cnbc.com/2026/07/21/bessent-ch ina-ai-sanctions.html # TopNews # News # Chinese # US…

  129. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 (CA) · maquinari_cat ·

    US government could ban Chinese AI models. As they are free and offer similar performance to paid ones created by companies.

    El govern dels EUA podria prohibir els models xinesos de IA. Ja que son gratuïts i ofereixen rendiments similars als de pagament que han creat les empreses dels EUA. Tot sigui per no fer esclatar la bombolla de la IA. https://www. tomshardware.com/tech-industry /artificial-intell…

  130. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · pirafrank ·

    In # AI open-weights and edge computing are the long term sustainable solutions, both financially and for privacy. China is winning right now, with EU lagging b

    In # AI open-weights and edge computing are the long term sustainable solutions, both financially and for privacy. China is winning right now, with EU lagging behind. US is still about closed models, but the math is against such business. https:// werd.io/american-ai-is-locked- d…