According to Reuters, DeepSeek and MiniMax have received approval for global use of AI. Citing a state media-affiliated entity, Reuters reports that the approval covers global use.
The South China Morning Post reports that both companies secured licences to deploy AI overseas, just days after new Chinese export rules took effect. The report also mentions open-source licences.
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The reports indicate that the new Chinese export rules for AI are already being applied in concrete cases. Based on the available sources, it remains unclear which models are affected, what conditions apply, and how long the approvals are valid. For German companies that use or are evaluating Chinese models, this could be a reason to review supply chains and licence terms carefully – though the sources do not provide reliable details on this.
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