China reportedly now requires top AI researchers to get permission before leaving the country

2026-05-26 05:25 GMT · 2 months ago aimagpro.com

China is now restricting overseas travel for top AI researchers at private companies like Alibaba and DeepSeek. Those affected need official approval before leaving the country. Beijing fears data leaks, technology theft, and talent poaching and is tightening its grip on the domestic AI industry.
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