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The secret Trump administration battle to fight Chinese AI

The Trump administration considered banning cutting-edge Chinese AI models and restricting U.S. companies' use of foreign open-source AI technologies. These efforts were previously blocked by administration officials who feared stifling innovation, but renewed attention on Chinese AI advancements has reignited the discussions.
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Monday, July 20, 2026 at 05:30 AM EDT
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