China proposes export controls on its advanced AI models and chip designs

China's commerce and science ministries proposed adding 23 AI technologies, including large models, agents, chip designs, and computing clusters, to the national export control list. Open-source tech is exempt, and overseas users maintain access through apps. A temporary export registration rule started on 16 October. Following years of U.S. export bans, China plans these restrictions, with some reports indicating that up to 40 AI, chip, and solar technologies could be limited in the future.