China Unveils Moonshot AI Model, Sparking Tech Sector Rout
China launches its own AI model, fueling a tech sell-off and impacting global markets, amid claims Beijing isn't illicitly extracting foreign AI tech.
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China's Moonshot AI model announcement caused a major slump in tech stocks, intensifying fears of a tech rout and sparking debate over AI sovereignty.
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