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Scott Bessent Says Open Source AI Not 'Open Season' on American Intellectual Property, Warns Chinese AI Firms of Sanctions

Jul 22, 2026 · 11:56 PM ET· updated 2h ago
Scott Bessent Says Open Source AI Not 'Open Season' on American Intellectual Property, Warns Chinese AI Firms of Sanctions

Treasury's Scott Bessent warns Chinese AI firms could face sanctions, Entity List over AI distillation tied to US IP theft.

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A US official warned that China's AI companies might get punished if they steal American technology ideas. This matters because it shows the government is watching how AI companies get their training materials, which affects whether US tech companies stay competitive and protected.

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