Chinese AI models, particularly DeepSeek, have become the most popular options on OpenRouter, signaling a broader shift in how US companies access artificial intelligence. Both nations face a security dilemma as these models grow more capable. China is engaging firms like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. on risk mitigation, while the US temporarily restricted foreign access to certain Anthropic models. Meanwhile, nearly 30 countries joined China's World AI Cooperation Organization.
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