Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax cleared to register, open‑source and export AI models overseas under proposed export controls (Bloomberg)
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Chinese state media reports that DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed registration and received approval to open‑source and deploy their AI models abroad under proposed export controls.
Chinese state media announced that DeepSeek and MiniMax Group Inc. have completed the required registration and secured approval to open‑source and deploy their artificial‑intelligence models abroad under China’s newly proposed export‑control framework, Bloomberg reports.
The decision marks a rare green light for domestic AI firms to share sophisticated models beyond China’s borders. By meeting the registration criteria, the two companies can now make their technologies publicly available and integrate them into overseas services while remaining compliant with the state’s export‑control regime. The move signals a shift from the more restrictive stance China has taken on high‑impact AI, suggesting that regulators are seeking a calibrated approach that balances national security concerns with the commercial benefits of global AI participation.
The approval matters for several reasons. First, it could accelerate the diffusion of Chinese‑origin AI models in the international research community, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in a field dominated by U.S. and European players. Second, the ability to open‑source models may foster collaboration, spur innovation, and attract talent to Chinese firms, while also raising questions about how export‑control rules will be enforced in practice. Finally, the development underscores Beijing’s intent to position its homegrown AI ecosystem as a legitimate contributor to the global market, rather than a purely domestic enclave.
Observers will watch how the export‑control guidelines are operationalised, including any reporting obligations or licensing requirements that accompany overseas deployments. Regulators in other jurisdictions may also respond, assessing whether imported Chinese models meet their own safety and security standards. The next steps for DeepSeek, MiniMax and other Chinese AI developers will likely hinge on the clarity and consistency of the new regulatory framework.
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