China sees opportunity in America's AI security scares.
Beijing-based startup Z.ai released a model nearly as powerful as Silicon Valley's.
The Chinese industry views AI's benefits as outweighing risks.
What happened
Z.ai, a Beijing-based AI startup, made public the details of its latest model on Friday. The company claims the new model is nearly as powerful as those developed in Silicon Valley, particularly in hacking and coding capabilities.
Why it matters
In China, recent U.S. AI security scares have not caused the same level of alarm as in America. The government already controls many types of technology, including AI, and the prevailing industry attitude is that AI's benefits outweigh its risks.
What to watch
The model's claimed prowess in hacking and coding could sharpen focus on how China's AI development proceeds amid U.S. concerns about AI safety.
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