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China plans to tighten export controls on open-weight models and 23 key AI technologies

China announces new export controls on high‑capacity AI models and 23 key technologies. The rules target systems with >10^26 FLOPs or >2 trillion parameters, restricting model weights, source code, and training methods. Open‑source releases remain exempt if registered quickly. The move may push Western firms toward US‑based open‑weight models.

The Decoder·Oct 16, 2026

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