wire / 2026-08-17-d5eb
Trump-Backed Crypto Firm Linked to Platform Offering Restricted Chinese AI Models
A Trump-backed crypto outfit and a Hong Kong platform have found the workaround for US restrictions on Chinese AI models. The workaround is offering them anyway.
The facts
World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump, collaborates with Hong Kong-based WorldClaw to offer AI models from Chinese companies flagged by the U.S. for national security risks. The partnership raises concerns about potential future harms, including surveillance and intellectual property issues, but no actual harm has occurred.