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US reportedly favors selective bans over blanket restrictions on Chinese open weight models citing security concerns

US policymakers consider selective bans on Chinese AI models rather than broad restrictions. Major AI labs publicly oppose open-weight regulations while privately lobbying for limits due to security and commercial pressures. This regulatory shift could significantly impact how open-source and foreign models are distributed and deployed in enterprise environments.

The Decoder·Jul 26, 2026

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