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China considers export curbs on solar, AI and biotech

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China says it will curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks
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China is considering a draft plan for new export curbs on technologies including solar, AI and biotech, The Hindu reports. It says the plan proposes a complete export ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 more; the Financial Times reports draft controls on AI technologies and chips intended to prevent advanced technology transfers overseas. PBS NewsHour says China cited national security risks and that the proposal came as China and the U.S. made progress in talks on AI safety and governance and a notification mechanism for potentially threatening AI incidents.

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  1. Financial Times

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    The Financial Times reports that China unveiled draft export controls on AI technologies and chips, highlighting Beijing’s determination to prevent advanced technology transfers overseas.

  2. PBS NewsHour

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    PBS NewsHour reports that China cited national security risks in proposing curbs on technology exports, including AI, as China and the U.S. made progress in talks on AI safety and a mechanism to notify each other about potentially threatening AI incidents.

  3. The Hindu

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    The Hindu reports that China is considering a draft plan proposing a complete export ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 more, including next-generation solar technologies.

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