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Why China's DeepSeek, Qwen and Moonshot Are a Worry for US AI Rivals

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 18 August 2026, 04:01 UTC By Saritha Rai 1 min read
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Chinese AI models are cheaper and more adaptable than the preeminent US platforms, and studies suggest they’re now almost as proficient.

Chinese AI models are cheaper and more adaptable than the preeminent US platforms, and studies suggest they’re now almost as proficient. How did that happen?

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