AI 2026-09-25· Scientific American
China's Open AI Models Test America's Safety Approach
Chinese open-weight AI models are challenging the US approach to AI safety, which relies on developers controlling proprietary technology. With Chinese models gaining significant global usage due to their accessibility and lower cost, the debate intensifies over whether safety controls can be maintained in an open-source environment, especially as US and Chinese leaders discuss AI safety.
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