Chinese authorities are reportedly discussing measures to restrict overseas access to their most advanced AI models, including unreleased ones, as part of efforts to safeguard national security and control cutting-edge technology.

Meetings with tech giants like Alibaba and ByteDance, along with startups, have focused on limiting leaks or theft of proprietary AI technology under China’s stringent national security laws.Officials also proposed restricting funding for domestic AI startups and implementing stricter export controls.This follows similar U.S.actions, such as limiting access to Anthropic’s models, and reflects growing global concerns over AI’s strategic implications.

China’s measures aim to protect homegrown AI models like Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao, which have gained international traction due to their cost-effectiveness.The potential restrictions, still under discussion, could impact global AI markets by raising costs for businesses reliant on Chinese models.Meanwhile, China has already taken steps to block foreign acquisitions of local AI firms and investigate potential violations of export laws.