Trump’s proposed ban on Kimi and other Chinese AI models could strengthen Beijing’s hand

The U.S. risks alienating countries that are uneasy about relying on products controlled by a small number of American AI companies.

Moonshot AI showcased its Kimi K3 model at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 20, 2026. [Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images]

BY Chris Stokel-Walker

The Trump administration has had plenty of targets in its sights in recent months. The newest are........

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