As US AI costs soar, global firms pivot to China’s cheap, open-weight models

A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives.

Jul 16, 2026 - 05:00
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As US AI costs soar, global firms pivot to China’s cheap, open-weight models
A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives.

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