IN-DEPTH: As Chinese Tech Unveils New CCP-Approved Chatbots, Experts Warn of AI Threat From Beijing

China’s ChatGPT counterparts include Baidu’s new ‘Ernie.’ Beijing aims to capitalize on the military potential of large language models, raising concerns.

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By Venus Upadhayaya

10/4/2023Updated: 10/8/2023

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As Chinese tech companies unveil their answers to ChatGPT, experts warn that China’s artificial intelligence landscape poses a host of threats.

On Aug. 31, tech giant Baidu introduced Ernie, the Chinese counterpart to ChatGPT, while Alibaba announced its AI model, Tongyi Qianwen, on Sept. 13.

Venus Upadhayaya

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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.

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