EventPolicyJuly 21, 2026
Scott Bessent suggests U.S. could sanction China over AI model theft

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent stated the U.S. may impose sanctions on China for the alleged theft of AI models. The proposal aims to protect American intellectual property as competition between the two nations in artificial intelligence intensifies.
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