DeepSeek and MiniMax passed China's new AI export registration.
A social media account tied to state broadcaster CCTV said Thursday that both labs completed China's new export registration. They then went ahead with open-source releases and licensing deals abroad. The account said most AI will stay freely exportable, while the draft rules remain open for comment until 15 November.
Why it mattersFree Chinese models like DeepSeek's look set to keep coming to you. Keep in mind this reassurance comes from state media, not from the final rules.
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