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China approves AI chatbot releases but will it unleash innovation?

Sep 06, 2023 · asia.nikkei.com
China approves AI chatbot releases but will it unleash innovation?
Chinese tech giants including ByteDance, Baidu, and SenseTime have launched chatbots to the public after receiving approval from authorities. This marks the next stage in the race to deliver China's equivalent to ChatGPT, despite potential regulatory and structural challenges.

Tencent is also expected to reveal its large language model, Hunyuan, on Thursday. However, the progress of these tech companies may be hindered by the rapid advancement of their Western counterparts.

Key takeaways

  • Tencent is expected to reveal its large language model, Hunyuan, on Thursday.
  • Several big tech companies in China, including ByteDance, Baidu and SenseTime, have launched their own chatbots to the public after receiving approval from authorities.
  • The race to deliver China's answer to ChatGPT is entering its next stage, but regulatory constraints and other structural hurdles could slow progress.
  • Despite these challenges, technology players in the West continue to surge ahead.
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