America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI
The article discusses the release of two Chinese AI models, Kimi K3 and Qwen3.8, which are claimed to outperform US models, with Moonshot AI offering Kimi K3 at lower prices than GPT-5.6 Sol and Fable 5. Alibaba previews Qwen3.8, and both companies plan to make their flagship models publicly available, contrasting with the closed approaches of US labs. The economic impact is significant, as Chinese models are cheaper to use and may draw customers from US firms, challenging US dominance in the AI market. The article argues that the trend is becoming more regular and that the release of these models should no longer be treated as a shock.
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