Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Beijing is holding meetings with major AI firms (Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai) to restrict overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, treating cutting-edge AI as a critical national asset. Proposed measures include export controls, national security law enforcement for AI theft, and potential restrictions on foreign funding of domestic AI startups.

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