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China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance

Chinese AI labs unleash competitive frontier models at a fraction of US costs. Moonshot AI debuts Kimi K3, claiming performance that rivals top American systems while undercutting them on price, alongside a parallel release from Alibaba. This rapid advancement narrows the technological gap between Silicon Valley and Beijing, intensifying global competition for AI dominance.

The Verge·Jul 20, 2026

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