US hardens AI stance on China as Anthropic calls for extending lead | The Star

The US is tightening AI export controls to China whilst Anthropic claims a six-to-nine-month technical lead and accuses Chinese firms of unauthorised model distillation. The White House has launched a cybersecurity coordination initiative with major AI companies, and Congress is advancing legislation to further restrict China's access to advanced chips.

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