Beijing Weighs Curbs on the AI Models Americans Love
Jul 9, 2026 · 13m
Summary
Maine Senate candidate Grant Plattner drops out amid sexual assault allegations, complicating Democrats' path to a Senate majority. China considers restricting its cheaper AI models due to security concerns, while U.S. biotech firms increasingly rely on Chinese clinical trials. In San Francisco, anticipated AI wealth surges housing prices, and Airbnb buys a New York building to challenge rental laws. A new poll reveals eroding American faith in capitalism and democracy.
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Maine Senate candidate Grant Plattner drops out
China considers restrictions on AI apps
U.S. biotech firms turn to China for trials
SF housing boom and Airbnb NYC purchase
Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll
Poll: Eroding faith in democracy and capitalism
Whoop IPO plans and health tech investment
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