US Warns of Sanctions on Chinese Open AI Models Over IP Theft Allegations

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the United States may impose sanctions on Chinese open AI models over alleged intellectual property theft. The statement signals a potential expansion of the Trump administration's broader efforts to curb China's progress in artificial intelligence. Bessent's remarks suggest the sanctions could specifically target open-source AI models developed by Chinese entities. This move would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing US-China rivalry over technological dominance in the AI sector.

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