Chinese AI startup Sand AI has released an openly licensed video generation model, quickly gaining attention, including praise from figures like Kai-Fu Lee. However, independent analysis indicates the hosted version exhibits prompt filtering related to politically sensitive topics within the Chinese regulatory framework. This situation highlights the complex interplay between open-source AI development and adherence to local legal requirements in China’s dynamic AI sector.

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