When cheap AI becomes a secret weapon
CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in a newsletter segment published by Politico. The article examines the evolving U.S.–China AI competition, focusing on how cost-efficient Chinese AI models are beginning to gain traction globally and what that could mean for the long-term balance of technological and economic power in artificial intelligence. The post When cheap AI becomes a secret weapon appeared first on Center for Security and Emerging Technology .
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Published: 30 June 2026
Source: CSET Georgetown
Category: Field notes
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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