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China grants AI export licenses to DeepSeek and MiniMax amid expanded tech restrictions

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China has granted export licenses to AI companies DeepSeek and MiniMax, allowing them to send their models overseas. This development comes as China expands its list of restricted AI technologies to 23 items, which includes models trained on core data, advanced agents, and AI chip designs. Despite these restrictions, commercialization through APIs and SaaS platforms continues, and open-source AI projects receive automatic licensing. AI

IMPACT China's expanded AI export restrictions could shape global AI development and trade dynamics.

RANK_REASON This is a significant policy development regarding AI export controls from a major global power. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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China grants AI export licenses to DeepSeek and MiniMax amid expanded tech restrictions

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    DeepSeek and MiniMax have won licences to export AI models abroad, according to state-affiliated media. China adds 23 AI technologies to its restricted export l

    DeepSeek and MiniMax have won licences to export AI models abroad, according to state-affiliated media. China adds 23 AI technologies to its restricted export list, covering models trained on core data, high-capability agents and AI chip design. Selling models via API or SaaS is …

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