Intel CEO says Chinese frontier AI model adoption has been 'very fast'

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ReutersLast Updated: Oct 12, 2026, 01:23:00 PM IST

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At a recent panel, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan discussed the swift integration of Chinese frontier AI models like DeepSeek, Kimi, and GLM. He noted their satisfactory performance and stressed that open-source development facilitates greater efficiency. Tan forecasted a mainstream shift in quantum computing within three to five years and underscored the vital role of software in streamlining essential infrastructure.

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan attends the annual Computex trade show in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2, 2026.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said on Monday that the token costs of Chinese frontier AI models have been lower and adoption has been "very fast".

At a panel organised by lender DBS on Monday, Tan said the performances of Chinese models, such as DeepSeek, Kimi and GLM, are "good enough".

"I'm a strong believer of open source, that's the best way to drive efficiency," he said, adding that markets will decide which models will benefit different use cases the most.

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He added that quantum computing could become mainstream in the next three to five years and that software will play a role in driving the efficient use of some of the infrastructure that will be required.

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