China rolls out new ChatGPT clone amid tight US export controls
China has launched a local alternative to ChatGPT, stepping up its push for homegrown AI tech amid ongoing US export restrictions.
The new system, designed to mimic ChatGPT’s features, shows Beijing’s drive to build AI tech without relying on foreign tools. The move follows US limits on AI chip exports and software that have squeezed China’s access to cutting-edge AI hardware. 
This adaptation highlights China’s determination to advance its AI capabilities independently, even as US-China tech tensions heat up.
The launch signals Beijing’s readiness to counteract US tech pushbacks and build a self-reliant AI ecosystem.
No official statement from Chinese companies was shared yet. Observers are watching how this will impact US-China AI competition moving forward.
