Why 80% of U.S. Startups Are Quietly Switching to Chinese AI Models

A report says 80% of U.S. startups using open-source AI have shifted to Chinese models like Qwen, Kimi, and GLM.

The appeal is lower cost, easier scaling, and strong performance for chatbots, recommendations, and predictive analytics.

The trend could speed up product development and reduce AI adoption costs across Silicon Valley.

At the same time, it raises concerns about data security, censorship, and growing dependence on foreign technology.