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Global South Embraces Chinese AI as Washington Rejects Slowdowns

September 23, 2026

As the White House dismisses calls for an AI development pause and floats a militarized 'AI Force,' Beijing is capturing markets across Latin America and Southeast Asia with adaptable open-weight tools. Developing economies are actively hedging between American frontier models and cheaper Chinese infrastructure, blunting Western export controls. This dynamic leaves Washington pursuing technical exclusivity while open ecosystems entrench Chinese digital influence across the global periphery.

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Global South Embraces Chinese AI as Washington Rejects Slowdowns

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