Why China's feverish use of AI tools could shape how the tech is used globally
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Why China's feverish use of AI tools could shape how the tech is used globally
"More than a year after OpenAI's Chinese rival DeepSeek stunned the world with its advanced AI model, China has become a testing ground for mass use of AI tools."
"Of its 1.4 billion population, more than 600 million were using generative AI as of December, a 142% increase from a year earlier, according to a report by the government-controlled China Internet Network Information Center."
"The weekly share used by Chinese AI models has recently surpassed U.S. models, according to OpenRouter, an AI 'gateway platform' that tracks data and enforces security across different AI models."
China has seen a significant rise in AI adoption, with over 600 million people using generative AI as of December, marking a 142% increase from the previous year. Events in Beijing and Shenzhen showcased crowds eager to install AI tools like OpenClaw. While U.S. AI models lead in computing power, Chinese businesses and individuals are quickly integrating AI into various aspects of life, including travel planning and recruitment. The data consumption by Chinese AI models has recently surpassed that of U.S. models, indicating a shift in the global AI landscape.
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