US to Scrutinize Chinese AI Models for IP Theft, May Require Disclosure
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-07-22
US official Bessent stated that the US plans to scrutinize Chinese AI models for potential intellectual property theft. He noted that there has been a lot of talk about open-source models threatening US LLMs.
Bessent also suggested a potential regulatory direction: companies utilizing Chinese models might be required to disclose this to their customers. He emphasized, "You can’t use counterfeit goods," signaling a cautious stance toward Chinese AI technology.
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