DeepSeek, MiniMax secure open-source licences days after new China export rules: state media

Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and MiniMax completed export registration procedures and proceeded with open-source releases and overseas licensing activities, according to the CCTV-affiliated social media account Yuyuan Tantian, which reported the moves on Thursday evening. The registrations came days after Beijing tightened oversight of AI technology transfers.

Chinese artificial intelligence model developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed export registration procedures and proceeded with open-source releases and overseas licensing activities, according to Chinese state media, days after Beijing moved to tighten oversight on AI tech transfers. Yuyuan Tantian, an influential social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, reported on Thursday evening that the two AI companies had completed the required registrations after Beijing...