China Moves to Tighten Its Grip Over Exports of Top A.I. Models NYT - Top Stories By: David Pierson and Adam Satariano 21 October 2026 at 07:39 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. © Aly Song/ReutersUnder rules proposed last week, the next advanced A.I. models might need the government’s permission to be exported out of China.