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China grants open-source AI licenses to DeepSeek and MiniMax amid new export rules

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Chinese AI companies DeepSeek and MiniMax have successfully obtained open-source licenses following new export regulations implemented by China. These regulations, introduced by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology, aim to clarify oversight on AI technology transfers. State media reported that these measures are intended to define regulatory boundaries rather than hinder the global expansion of Chinese AI technologies. AI

IMPACT Clarifies regulatory landscape for Chinese AI companies seeking to export models and technologies globally.

RANK_REASON New regulations from a major government body impacting AI technology exports. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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China grants open-source AI licenses to DeepSeek and MiniMax amid new export rules

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Minxiao Chang ·

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

    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 tec…

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