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AI laws, guidelines, grants and sandboxes across ASEAN, China, the EU and the US, each with what it means for a company · 14 entries
USProcurementIn force2026-10-20

US order to remove DeepSeek products from federal civilian agencies

Vendors serving US federal agencies must audit and remove DeepSeek technology or derivative components integrated in their products.- Third-party services built on DeepSeek (fine-tuned, distilled, or packaged) are also covered; companies with US government business need to plan model replacement.- Chinese AI models face tighter access to the US federal market; DeepSeek-dependent go-to-market strategies need reassessment.
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USProcurementIn forceDHS · 2026-10-19

DHS orders civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek and stop procurement

Vendors and integrators in federal civilian supply chains must identify and replace products built on DeepSeek.- Companies building on Chinese open-source models face procurement restrictions when targeting US government customers.- Tightening two-way controls between the US and China raises compliance scrutiny for Chinese AI firms operating in the US and vendors with ASEAN footprints.
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USProcurementIn forceDHS · 2026-10-19

DHS requires federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and stop procurement

Companies selling to the U.S. government or federal contracting ecosystem must audit and remove components based on DeepSeek implementations or face contract compliance risk.- Third-party vendors fine-tuning or building on DeepSeek models are explicitly covered; derivative implementations cannot be used for federal work.- Firms in the China-U.S. AI supply chain must assess U.S. market access restrictions and adjust their tech stack to meet procurement requirements.
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ChinaProcurementIn force抖音 · 2026-09-17

Douyin's Voice Infringement Reporting Portal

Obligations: Content creators must ensure their audio content does not infringe on others' voice rights. • Opportunities: Platforms like Douyin offer a structured way to report and resolve voice-related disputes, improving user trust. • Deadlines: Users can now report suspected infringements through the new portal, though specific deadlines for resolution are not mentioned.
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