OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch receives mixed reactions in China amid intensifying AI race
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, calling it its most advanced and versatile AI model to date. The model introduces improvements in coding, reasoning, writing, and multimodal capabilities. While the launch drew global attention, reactions in China were mixed, with AI developers and analysts noting performance gains yet criticizing the lack of groundbreaking innovation. Chinese AI firms see this as both a challenge and an opportunity to close the gap in foundational model development.
The debut highlights escalating global competition in AI — with GPT-5 setting a high bar that China’s AI sector is working hard to match.
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