Chinaβs Free A.I. Models Are Thrown Into Uncertainty NYT - World By: David Pierson and Adam Satariano 21 October 2026 at 13:37 Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States. Β© Aly Song/ReutersUnder rules proposed last week, the next advanced A.I. models might need the governmentβs permission to be exported out of China.