Asian AI firms debut Mythos‑level models to dodge U.S. export bans
Chinese security firm 360 and Japanese startup Sakana AI unveiled Tulongfeng and Fugu, models that claim Mythos-level performance while sidestepping U.S. export bans. Their launch lets Asian firms offer frontier AI without regulatory risk, threatening U.S. labs’ foothold in the region. The moves highlight a fast‑forming alternative ecosystem, not a permanent shift away from U.S. tech.