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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 36 MIN

How China is Giving Away AI for FREE

from Thought Behind Things · host Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi

Build Your Personal Brand: https://www.muzamilhasan.com/My Instagram: https://instagram.com/muzamilhasanMy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/Sky47 Data Center: https://sky47.com.pk/facilitiesWhy is China giving away its most advanced artificial intelligence for free, and what does it mean for the future of the global economy?In this episode of Dil ki Baat, we go beyond the standard sci-fi narratives to analyze the massive geopolitical and economic rivalry between the United States and China over the future of AI. While Western tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic burn billions of dollars subsidizing compute costs to lock users into expensive, dollar-based subscription models, China is taking a radically different approach. By releasing highly capable, open-weight models like DeepSeek and Qwen completely for free, China isn't just competing in tech—they are systematically commoditizing digital intelligence to choke the American financial stronghold.We break down the first principles of this global order transformation. What happens to the Silicon Valley business model when world-class AI becomes free? More importantly, how does this shift create a massive opportunity for the Global South? We explore how local businesses and developers can leverage this open-source revolution to build local infrastructure, escape high API token costs, and achieve true "intelligence sovereignty."If you want to understand where the global labor and energy markets are heading in the next 10 to 15 years, you need to understand the true mechanics of this AI war.Drop your thoughts in the comments below - let's drive an educated dialogue on how we can adapt to these technological shifts rather than just getting stuck in daily politics.

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