# Chinese AI models cause infighting among Trump’s AI allies

China's rapid advances in AI are sparking internal disagreement among US AI leaders tied to Trump. The conflict reflects broader tensions over how to respond to China's technological rise, potentially shaping future US AI policy.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [MIT Tech Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/07/20/1140675/chinas-ai-models-have-trumps-ai-world-at-war-with-itself/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000