[Card News] China Has Released AI for Free

China is accelerating its AI push by releasing model weights for free, sharply lowering costs for developers.

The strategy emphasizes local and on-device execution, plus stronger security, to attract developer demand.

As a result, more developers are shifting from US-led AI ecosystems to Chinese models.

The move is reshaping the AI competitive landscape and challenging US dominance.

The US is responding with faster technology development and closer coordination with allies.