China mulls restricting overseas access to homegrown AI models like Qwen and DeepSeek
China is considering placing curbs on foreign access to its leading artificial intelligence models, according to a Reuters report. The Ministry of Commerce has summoned major Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, ByteDance, and Z.ai for consultations on the proposed restrictions. The move could significantly impact US companies such as Airbnb, Cursor, and DoorDash, which have been relying on cost-effective Chinese models to manage rising AI expenses. While existing open-weight models would remain accessible, future releases may be subject to the new limitations. The development signals Beijing's intent to tighten control over its AI assets amid ongoing US-China tech tensions.
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