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Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say (Reuters)
Chinese authorities have held meetings over the past month with top tech firms (Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai) to discuss potentially restricting overseas access
Key takeaways
- Chinese authorities have held meetings with Alibaba, ByteDance, and Z.ai over the past month about restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models.
- The discussions include models yet to be released.
- Beijing is treating cutting-edge AI as a critical national asset that needs controls.
Chinese authorities have held meetings over the past month with top tech firms (Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai) to discuss potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released. The discussions reflect Beijing's broader efforts to retain homegrown AI technology within the country and treat it as a critical national asset requiring controls.
How it unfolded
- Meetings held with tech firms
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