China's open-source embrace upends conventional wisdom around artificial intelligence

In this article BABA 700-HK BIDU META Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT China is focusing on large language models (LLMs) in the artificial intelligence space. Blackdovfx | Istock | Getty Images China is embracing open-source AI models in a trend market watchers and insiders say is boosting AI adoption and innovation in the country, with some suggesting it is an 'Android moment' for the sector. The open-source shift has been spearheaded by AI startup DeepSeek, whose R1 model released earlier this year challenged American tech dominance and raised questions over Big Tech's massive spending on large language models and data centers. While R1 created a splash in the sector due to its performance and claims of lower costs, some analysts say the most significant impact of DeepSeek has been in catalyzing the adoption of open-source AI models. "DeepSeek's success proves that open-source strategies can lead to faster innovation and broad adoption," said Wei Sun, principal an ... Read full article.