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China cracks down on AI imposters as DeepSeek, ChatGPT copycats proliferate

By Yonnex Li ( February 6, 2026, 09:08 GMT | Insight) -- China's State Administration for Market Regulation has imposed fines on companies mimicking popular artificial intelligence services like DeepSeek and ChatGPT. The actions follow Beijing's push to promote the wider use of AI across the economy while strengthening governance.China's State Administration for Market Regulation, or SAMR, released five enforcement cases on Friday targeting unfair competition in the artificial intelligence sector, including multiple instances of companies impersonating popular AI chatbots like DeepSeek and ChatGPT....

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