China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips, FT reports

Chinese regulators are considering tightening export controls on AI models and semiconductor technologies to prevent acquisition of advanced Chinese tech and start-ups by Western buyers. The Ministry of Commerce has been consulting leading domestic AI and chipmaking groups on the proposed measures.

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