China urges boycott of US AI conference over sanctions ban

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•Chinese technology groups publicly urged a boycott of the US AI conference on March 27, 2026.
•The US AI conference tightened compliance with US sanctions on March 26, excluding several major Chinese tech companies from attending.
•The sanctions restrict AI technology exports to Chinese firms, affecting their ability to join international AI events.
•The US conference organizers issued an official apology on March 27, 2026, following backlash from Chinese participants and media.
•The boycott and sanctions enforcement have widened the divide between China and the US in AI technology collaboration.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the US conference maintains strict sanctions enforcement Chinese tech firms will remain excluded from key AI discussions, limiting their access to advanced AI developments and potentially slowing China's AI progress.

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CNHong Kong Free PressChina tech groups call for boycott of top AI conference CNCaixin GlobalTop AI Conference Tightens Sanctions Compliance, Snaring Chinese Tech Giants REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopTop US AI conference apologises after sanctions policy sparks backlash in China REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - Top

China's technology groups have called for a boycott of a leading US artificial intelligence conference following the event's strict enforcement of US sanctions that bar certain Chinese companies from participation. The boycott reflects growing tensions between China and the US in AI development, potentially restricting Chinese firms' access to advanced AI research and international cooperation. The US conference organizers issued an apology after the sanctions policy sparked backlash from Chinese participants and media.