US wants world to pick a side on AI, but China's pitch may be more compelling

Despite US efforts to lead on AI, Chinese open-source models like DeepSeek and Moonshot are proving more appealing to developers in the Global South due to lower costs and greater flexibility. Chinese models' global usage surged to over 54% last week, attracting even American firms. This trend challenges the US's dominance in AI, especially as China aims to close the technological gap.