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Chinese AI models: what do they mean for your AI strategy?
Published September 8, 2026
- Data & AI
Key takeaways
- We’re introducing the AI Decision Matrix developed by AI Builders Research to help business leaders understand how Chinese AI models compare with Western alternatives.
- It compares performance and cost, with a separate view of model adoption.
- Open-weight models offer greater deployment flexibility, but do not guarantee digital sovereignty.
- Hosting choices and control over technology dependencies remain essential to any decision.
AI Builders, a French AI and data strategy consultancy, joined Wavestone in July 2026. Our first publication together explores how Chinese AI models are reshaping the global market and what business leaders need to understand.
The AI Builders Research AI Decision Matrix compares Chinese models with Western alternatives across performance and cost, alongside a separate view of adoption. Join our experts for a guided demo to explore the findings and discuss how they relate to your business needs and requirements for control over your AI.
