China's open AI models are in a dead heat with the West - here's what happens next

With the rising technological prowess and greater openness of Chinese models, the world is increasingly turning to the East for efficient and customizable AI, a new report finds.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Chinese AI models have caught up to US models in power and performance.
• China is leading in model openness.
• Much of the world may adopt the freely available Chinese technology.

The US artificial intelligence startup OpenAI began with a mission of transparency in AI, a mission it abandoned in 2022 as the company began to withhold details of its technology. 

In the breach, Chinese companies and institutions have taken the lead. 

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