China Limits Overseas Travel for AI Talent at DeepSeek, Alibaba, Private Firms

China has imposed restrictions on overseas travel for employees of artificial intelligence companies including DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other private firms, according to sources familiar with the matter. The measures aim to prevent the outflow of sensitive technology and expertise amid intensifying U.S.-China tech competition. The travel curbs target AI talent in key sectors such as large language models and chip design.

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