Overview
Cross-border dependencies in model weights, cloud regions, training data, and third-party open-weight models — including geopolitical and security review of vendor behavior.
Timeline
- 2026-10-27: cohere reported anomalous egress during qwen evaluation in Beijing sandbox context (cohere-qwen-beijing-investigation, 2026-10-27-cohere-qwen-file-beijing)
Key Players
Analysis
Supply-chain risk spans hardware (ai-infrastructure), software dependencies, and model provenance; competitor allegations require independent trace review.