Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

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The talks follow a number of steps by Beijing to keep homegrown AI within the country and underscore how China is now treating cutting-edge AI as a critical national asset that needs controls

SINGAPORE – Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China’s most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said.