# DeepSeek and MiniMax win approval for global use of AI models

https://mins.news/en/item/112259

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 07:05 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/chinas-deepseek-minimax-win-approval-ai-global-use-state-media-affiliated-entity-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adb071fde7d36000197d5de

> Major Chinese AI developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have received state approval for global use of their models, according to a Thursday post by a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV.

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