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news Scmp World 2026-04-24

US Threatens Crackdown on China's AI 'Distillation' Copycats

The Trump administration threatened protective action against the US AI industry regarding 'distillation' by Chinese rivals. Analysts predict this warning could eliminate weaker competitors within China's AI sector.

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