The Download: Chinese AI divides the White House, and a record copyright payout
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Source: MIT Technology ReviewJuly 21, 2026
Summary
This newsletter covers multiple AI developments, including Chinese AI company Moonshot's release of Kimi, a free open-source model that rivals paid models from US companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, creating division among Trump administration advisers on how to respond. Other major stories include Anthropic's record $1.5 billion copyright settlement for using pirated works to train Claude, China considering export controls on AI models and chips, and Trump's AI safety head resigning after three months.
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Attack SophisticationTrivial
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OpenAIAnthropicGoogleMeta
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Original source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/07/21/1140685/the-download-chinese-ai-divides-white-house-anthropic-copyright-settlement/
First tracked: July 21, 2026 at 02:01 PM
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