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Trump-backed crypto firm offers AI from restricted Chinese companies

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is offering artificial intelligence services from Chinese companies that are subject to U.S. export restrictions, according to a Reuters report published August 17, 2026. The venture's move could test U.S. sanctions enforcement and raise national security concerns, as it provides access to AI technology from restricted Chinese firms despite existing trade controls.

read1 min views9 publishedAug 17, 2026
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-crypto-firm-backs-venture-offering-ai-restricted-chinese-companies-2026-08-17/

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