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U.S. pushes for Asia to use its AI models as China leads on cost

CNBC World frames the competition as a broader AI race tied to which countries adopt different technologies, not just a battle over chips.

The U.S. is seeking to influence how AI is adopted across Asia, but China’s lower-cost model offerings are helping it maintain dominance, according to CNBC World.

The outlet describes the dynamic as part of an ongoing competition between the United States and China for leadership in artificial intelligence.

With Asia becoming a key battleground for adoption, the race centers on which side can offer technology at scale and at a price that meets local demand, CNBC World said.

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