Chinese Open-Source AI Surge Puts U.S. Policy to the Test
Chinese open-weight models like GLM 5.2 and Kimi K3 deliver near-frontier performance at a fraction of U.S. costs, forcing a policy reckoning in Washington. Restrictions intended to protect American leadership have instead accelerated adoption of Beijing-backed alternatives. The debate pits security
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Chinese open-weight models like GLM 5.2 and Kimi K3 deliver near-frontier performance at a fraction of U.S. costs, forcing a policy reckoning in Washington. Restrictions intended to protect American leadership have instead accelerated adoption of Beijing-backed alternatives. The debate pits security
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