Insights from the Matthew Berman episode “Deepseek ban?”, published July 15, 2026.
Beijing is weighing a potential ban on exporting open-source AI models to the U.S., signaling a shift from its typical 'subsidize and saturate' global market strategy. By pivoting toward technological isolationism, China risks abandoning its most effective playbook for setting global standards and securing long-term influence over the AI ecosystem.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics, Export Controls, Open Source, Tech Policy