Baidu IncBaidu's AI models are flagged as national security risks by the U.S. government, and the partnership highlights this conflict.
World Liberty Financial, the company backed by President Donald Trump, is partnering with WorldClaw, a Hong Kong startup that offers artificial intelligence models from several Chinese companies that the U.S. government has flagged as national security risks. Of the 90 models listed on WorldClaw's website, 43, or nearly half, were developed by Alibaba, Baidu, Zhipu AI, and other Chinese technology firms, while it also offers models from U.S. companies OpenAI and Anthropic. Customers can pay for services using World Liberty's digital token, from which the Trump family earns revenue through its equity stake. Seven experts in Chinese technology, trade, and public-sector ethics said the partnership conflicts with the Trump administration's policy stance toward Chinese technology companies, while a White House spokesperson said there is no conflict of interest, and a World Liberty spokesperson said WorldClaw is an independent company and that this approach is widely accepted.
Baidu IncBaidu's AI models are flagged as national security risks by the U.S. government, and the partnership highlights this conflict.
Alibaba Group Holding LtdAlibaba's AI models are flagged as national security risks by the U.S. government, and the partnership highlights this conflict.
Partnership with World Liberty Financial expands WorldClaw's customer base and payment options.
Zhipu AI's models are flagged as national security risks by the U.S. government, and the partnership highlights this conflict.