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Why Did China Ban Western AI Chatbots? The Rise of Its Own AI Models
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Why Did China Ban Western AI Chatbots? The Rise of Its Own AI Models

China has restricted Western AI chatbots, fostering a controlled AI ecosystem with government-approved alternatives like Baidu’s Ernie Bot and DeepSeek R1. While this ensures compliance with national policies, it limits access to diverse global knowledge, raising concerns about innovation, critical thinking, and China’s future competitiveness in the AI race.

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