China's low-cost AI models are changing the global AI race. Here's why Silicon Valley is worried

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI unveiled its latest model, Kimi K3, intensifying Silicon Valley concerns.

The global AI race is shifting from raw performance to affordability, flexibility, and ease of deployment.

Chinese companies offer cheaper customizable AI models, challenging US giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Businesses may prefer low-cost open-weight models over premium, expensive AI systems.