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Li Qize's Perspective: As U.S. Companies Rush to Adopt Chinese AI—How Discounted Prices Are Breaking the Intelligent Hegemony

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Published Aug 4, 2026 7:50 AM ・ Updated Aug 4, 2026 8:32 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR Times

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U.S.
companies are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models for cost reduction.
Companies like Uber and Coinbase have introduced models like GLM and Kimi, which are 60-90% cheaper than U.S.

U.S. companies are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models for cost reduction. Companies like Uber and Coinbase have introduced models like GLM and Kimi, which are 60-90% cheaper than U.S. models. This shift is changing the power structure of the AI market, with China potentially expanding its influence in the open model market.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152820 Distributor: PR Times
Published: Aug 4, 2026

In April this year, Uber opened Claude Code to about 5,000 engineers, and the budget was quickly exhausted. Coinbase, whose AI agent's computing volume is equivalent to 1,200 full-time workers, began introducing GLM and Kimi for some tasks to reduce costs. Mozilla's CTO also moved some daily work to Kimi K3. Companies are choosing models based on 'performance and price.' According to Artificial Analysis data, Claude Opus 4.7 costs $4,811, while GLM-5.1 costs only $544. The head of OpenRouter pointed out that Chinese open models are typically 60-90% cheaper than U.S. leading models.

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Source: PR Times
Category: Survey
Organizations: Uber / Coinbase / Mozilla
Products / services: GLM / Kimi

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FAQ

Why are U.S. companies adopting Chinese AI models?

Chinese AI models are 60-90% cheaper than U.S. models and contribute to corporate cost reduction.

What are the characteristics of Chinese AI models compared to U.S. models?

Chinese AI models are open weight models, allowing users to download, fine-tune, and integrate them into their own systems.

Is the U.S. government regulating the adoption of Chinese AI models?

The U.S. government is wary of the adoption of Chinese AI models, but current regulations make it difficult to completely block them.

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