China unveils draft export controls on AI model weights and core technologies; publicly available technology and API use exempt
China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology have published draft revisions to export controls covering 23 fields, including AI. The draft bans exports of autonomous malware and conditionally controls large-model weights and other items, while providing expedited procedures for technology already in the public domain and open-source releases. Here, we examine a framework that separates using technology from exporting it.
