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American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models

American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models
NPR Technology Wednesday 15 July 2026, 09:00 UTC By John Ruwitch 1 min read
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AI is a fast-growing business expense. Some companies are cutting costs by switching to cheaper Chinese AI models.(Image credit: Imen Ben Youssef/Hans Lucas)

AI is a fast-growing business expense. Some companies are cutting costs by switching to cheaper Chinese AI models.

(Image credit: Imen Ben Youssef/Hans Lucas)

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