OpenAI went open – sort of. Here's why China should take note

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The US is trailing China in open-source AI, but OpenAI's new GPT-oss models could help close the gap.
OpenAI released GPT-oss, a family of open-weight large language models, marking its first such release since GPT-2 in 2019.
Analysts suggest GPT-oss narrows the gap with China, though Chinese models still lead in quantity and diversity.
Chinese firms may accelerate their open-source releases in response to OpenAI's move to maintain developer interest.
China's open-source push aims for ecosystem lock-ins via integration with platforms like Alipay and WeChat.
If the US doesn't catch up, Chinese models could become the global standard, sidelining American companies.
OpenAI's release is seen as a cultural shift but isn't fully open-source, raising questions about its broader impact.
Other US firms like xAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta have also released open-weight models, though Meta's future openness is uncertain.
The timing of OpenAI's release, following Trump's AI plan, hints at political and PR motivations.

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