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Cross-border AI acquisitions face severe regulatory pushback, as demonstrated by Beijing’s forced reversal of Meta’s $2B Manus deal over technology export controls.

Impact: Increases due diligence costs and deal uncertainty for global tech firms, necessitating localized R&D strategies and compliance frameworks.

— from AI Market Shifts: Pricing, Infrastructure, and Geopolitical Risks · KI-Update – ein heise-Podcast· Apr 29, 2026