The AI Panic: A Pattern of Protectionism The recent controversy over Moonshot AI's Kimi model has exposed a deep seated anxiety in the American tech industry: the fear that China is about to surpass the US in artificial intelligence.
This unease has been simmering for years, with the launch of DeepSeek and now Kimi sparking renewed debates about open versus proprietary AI.
The rapid advancements in Chinese AI models have left many in the industry worried about being left behind. However, this concern often gives way to hysteria, with calls for heavy restrictions on Chinese models.