Chinese AI models gain ground with US companies as OpenAI and Anthropic costs surge, CNBC reports

Recent model releases from Chinese companies including DeepSeek and Z.ai are seen as highly competitive compared to leading US frontier systems, according to CNBC. US companies are increasingly considering Chinese AI models as costs for OpenAI and Anthropic rise.

• Chinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge