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Google’s China shift and the battle over AI models

Google is shifting its AI strategy in China, focusing on open-source models and partnerships to compete with domestic rivals like Alibaba and Baidu, according to a Financial Times report. The company plans to release its Gemini AI models in China through local partners, aiming to capture market share in the world's second-largest economy.

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