China reportedly now requires top AI researchers to get permission before leaving the country
China is restricting overseas travel for top AI researchers at private firms like Alibaba and DeepSeek, requiring official approval to leave the country, due to fears of data leaks and talent poaching.
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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