The secret Trump administration battle to fight Chinese AI

The Commerce Department last year considered adding multiple Chinese AI labs to its Entity List, which restricts exports of US technology to designated entities. No final decision has been made, and the internal debate continues.

The report describes this as a 'secret battle' within the administration to limit Chinese AI capabilities. Specific Chinese AI labs were considered for the Entity List last year, though details on which labs were under review have not been disclosed.

The article notes that many Chinese AI models are already open-source, meaning they can be accessed globally regardless of US export controls. This makes any ban largely symbolic in terms of immediate access, but it could affect future collaboration and the ability of US companies to use these models in regulated environments.