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US plans soft restrictions to limit adoption of Chinese AI models

The Decoder Trump administration reportedly builds a slow-motion ban on Chinese AI models through sanctions and soft pressure

The Trump administration is reportedly considering measures like blacklists and security liability rules to deter US companies from using Chinese AI models.

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Businesses using global software may face new compliance hurdles and security liabilities if they integrate AI models developed in China.

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