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The US wants the world to pick a side on AI. But for many countries, China's pitch may be ...
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US and China are competing for AI global influence with contrasting approaches: the US leads in advanced proprietary AI and is pushing allies to choose sides, while China promotes open, accessible AI models appealing to many countries, especially in the Global South.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 3 sources have reported it between 23 Sep 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You now face a geopolitical AI divide where cost and accessibility may trump cutting-edge speed, opening new markets in emerging regions that prefer open Chinese models. Betting solely on US proprietary AI risks missing these growing users and partners.
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3 sources · first reported 23 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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