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No, China isn't killing its open AI (yet)

Published

24 October 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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China

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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

China is not currently shutting down the availability of its open AI models internationally but has proposed new export controls that could limit their distribution in the future.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

China is signalling it can cut off open AI models as a control lever, so you need to assess your reliance on Chinese AI tools and start diversifying supplier risk before export rules tighten.

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