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EU Security Agencies Secretly Test Chinese AI: Open-Weight Models Face Scrutiny
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
EU security agencies ENISA and the Joint Research Centre are secretly evaluating Chinese open-weight AI models on air-gapped hardware to avoid data exposure risks under China's National Intelligence Law. This testing could influence EU AI Act enforcement against Chinese AI providers and determine allowed AI systems for European critical infrastructure.
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You face a new regulatory divide because China’s intelligence law blocks usual API tests, forcing EU agencies to isolate test Chinese AI models to avoid data leaks. This means EU AI security rules will increasingly restrict Chinese AI access and require bespoke compliance pathways.
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