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China eyes export curbs on its top AI models, and Europe is caught in the middle

China is considering restricting foreign access to its most powerful AI models, affecting companies like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Z.ai, according to Reuters. The move positions AI as a strategic asset for both superpowers, potentially closing Europe's access to cheap Chinese open-source models sooner than expected.

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According to Reuters, Chinese authorities are looking into restricting foreign access to the country's most powerful AI models. Alibaba, Bytedance, and Z.ai would all be affected. The move means both superpowers now treat AI as a strategic asset. For Europe, the convenient shortcut of relying on cheap Chinese open-source models could close much faster than expected.

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