Open-weight AI reshapes the race as China surges ahead
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Chinese labs led by Moonshot AI are accelerating the shift to cheaper, open-weight AI that users can download and run locally; OpenRouter rankings show Chinese models occupying the top five spots, signaling a move from premium, centralized models to customizable, low-cost solutions and pressuring Silicon Valley incumbents to adapt, with wide implications for enterprise AI spending and future IPO dynamics.
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