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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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ReliaQuest sponsorship and intro 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 Everpure data management sponsorship
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