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Beijing looks at curbing overseas access to its top AI models, sources say

07 JUL 2026 · 10:33 ET·2:01·3.78K VIEWS·0.0× USUAL PACE

Chinese authorities have recently met with leading domestic tech firms to discuss potentially restricting overseas access to the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models, including those not yet released. Three sources familiar with the discussions confirmed the meetings.

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Such restrictions could significantly impact the global development and accessibility of cutting-edge AI technologies, potentially fragmenting the field and influencing international competition.

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