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Chinese open-source AI models dominate global rankings. DeepSeek and Alibaba outperform Google and Meta. Strategy forcing reconsideration of closed-source AI approach. Just over a year ago, OpenAI blocked Chinese developers – including those in Hong Kong and Macau – from accessing its GPT models, yet still allowing access by its developers based in countries from ...
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