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Scott Bessent Warns of Possible Sanctions on Chinese AI Over Alleged IP Theft: 'This Administration Supports Open-Source Models, But...'

Jul 22, 2026 · 04:56 AM ET· updated 58m ago
Scott Bessent Warns of Possible Sanctions on Chinese AI Over Alleged IP Theft: 'This Administration Supports Open-Source Models, But...'

Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Chinese AI models accused of IP theft could face U.S. sanctions over AI distillation.

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U.S. leaders are warning that Chinese AI companies stealing American ideas could get punished with sanctions—that's like getting in trouble at school. This matters because it shows the government is watching AI companies closely, so investors should notice if there's tension between countries over technology.

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