In this article Chinese models are gaining traction among U.S. firms as they close the performance gap with American rivals while being cheaper to use. AI has emerged as a key point of rivalry between the U.S. and China, with both nations vying for supremacy in the field. In April, the Trump administration accused Chinese entities of waging "industrial-scale campaigns" to rip off U.S. AI systems, and said it will explore ways to hold foreign actors accountable. Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access ...