Chinese AI models are reportedly 6 to 9 months behind their U.S. counterparts, according to Kai-Fu Lee, a prominent figure in the AI sector. Despite this lag, Lee predicts that Chinese AI applications will proliferate much faster than those in the U.S. due to significantly reduced training costs for AI models.
Lee emphasizes that while the development of advanced AI models may take time, the rapid growth of AI applications in China is inevitable. Major companies like Alibaba and Tencent are already releasing their AI models, and startups like ShengShu Technology are innovating in the space, indicating a vibrant and competitive AI landscape in China.
• Chinese AI models lag behind U.S. models by 6 to 9 months.
• Chinese AI applications expected to grow faster than in the U.S.
The discussion highlights the competitive landscape of LLMs between China and the U.S.
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