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Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
Monday, August 3, 2026
Clément Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, stated that Chinese AI models could reach parity with U.S. models in 2026. Delangue specifically noted that Chinese companies are leading in the development of open-source AI models. He did not specify which Chinese models or companies he was referencing or provide a timeline for broader AI capabilities beyond open models.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/hugging-face-china-ai-race-open-models.html