(5 July 2024) On July 9, developers in China will lose API access to OpenAI platforms, finalizing a gradual cut-off from U.S.-based machine learning tools. While consumer-facing applications like ChatGPT were always restricted, the API’s loss significantly impacts automation at scale. Chinese platforms like Zhipu AI are trying to attract developers, but face hardware disadvantages. This restriction stems from U.S. policy treating AI as a national security issue, with tech industry leaders advocating for maintaining U.S. dominance.
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