China’s rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological story but a geopolitical shift reshaping global power structures, as large language models become central tools in economic competition, diplomatic influence, and governance systems. A new study shows that China’s strategy in artificial intelligence, particularly in large language models, is redefining how nations compete for influence, combining open access with tight domestic control in a model that challenges Western technological dominance. The study, titled “Democratisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Digital Authoritarianism? China’s Large Language Model (LLM) Strategy and the Challenge to Western AI Dominance,” published in…