Chinese AI companies are increasingly collaborating on open-source AI models, viewing it as a strategic advantage. This collaborative approach allows for customisation and fosters innovation through a community-driven environment. These models are gaining traction globally, challenging the dominance of US tech firms in the AI sector.
To reduce reliance on foreign technology, China is also forming alliances between AI hardware and software companies. These alliances aim to create a unified tech stack using domestic standards, promoting self-sufficiency and streamlining AI development. By standardising APIs and model formats, the alliances enable LLMs to run across multiple backends with minimal friction.
China is also proposing global AI cooperation, positioning itself as an alternative to US leadership in AI development. This includes plans for a Shanghai-based Global AI Cooperation Organization to coordinate ethical standards and promote open-source AI exchange. Premier Li Qiang has warned against AI becoming an exclusive game and is advocating for AI to be openly shared with equal rights for all nations.
