By Bob Gourley and James Blackwood
July 06, 2026
6 min read
Ai frontier
China's open-weight AI models are now leading global benchmarks, while Beijing simultaneously works to reshape international AI governance norms through initiatives like WAICO.
Washington's 18-day export standoff with Anthropic, a gated rollout of OpenAI's GPT-5.6, and a White House executive order are reshaping how frontier AI models reach the market.
By Bob Gourley and James Blackwood
June 29, 2026
6 min read
Ai frontier
China expands AI innovation and ecosystem while advancing military AI integration and governance strategy.
By Bob Gourley and James Blackwood
June 20, 2026
6 min read
Ai frontier
China's AI labs now lead open-weight benchmarks, while Beijing simultaneously advances WAICO to reshape international AI governance norms, employing a coordinated two-track strategy with direct implications for U.S. technology leadership.