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OpenAI’s China API Ban: A Golden Opportunity for Local Startups?
OpenAI plans to block API access in China, causing Chinese startups to jump in with their own AI models. Baidu, Alibaba Cloud, and Zhipu AI offer incentives to attract OpenAI users.

Hot Take:
If OpenAI was a bouncer at a nightclub, it’s now checking IDs and turning away anyone with a Chinese passport. Meanwhile, Chinese AI companies are rolling out the red carpet, offering free drinks and VIP access to woo those left out in the cold.
Key Points:
- OpenAI plans to block API access in China starting July 9.
- Chinese startups have heavily relied on OpenAI’s API for their applications.
- OpenAI recently took action against “Spamouflage,” a Chinese network using its models for influence operations.
- The Biden Administration flagged generative AI models as cybersecurity risks.
- Chinese AI giants like Baidu and Alibaba are enticing users with free migration and tokens.