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The U.S. will impose sanctions on China for AI model theft.

Scott Bessent · Treasury Secretary · U.S. Department of the TreasurySee track record

Bessent says U.S. could sanction China over AI model 'theft'
Said Jul 21, 2026·CNBC SourceParaphrased from reporting
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The U.S. will impose sanctions on China for AI model theft.

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    Scott Bessent · CNBC · News article

    Bessent says U.S. could sanction China over AI model 'theft'
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