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China is widening its travel restrictions so that they now cover not only top artificial intelligence specialists but also their family members, according to Bloomberg. The measure signals that Beijing considers AI expertise a strategic asset, adding relatives of key personnel to the list of people facing limits on leaving the country.

A Belgian court ruling has cast doubt on how the EU's global minimum tax should be applied and complied with, according to Bloomberg Tax. The decision leaves companies and tax authorities across the European Union facing uncertainty over their obligations under the 15% minimum corporate tax framework, pending clarity on the ruling's broader implications.

Bloomberg Government's BGOV OnPoint reports that a rogue AI incident has led key technology firms to call for a pause in AI development. The report ties the industry intervention directly to concerns over unsafe or uncontrolled artificial intelligence systems. Further details of which companies are involved and what the pause would cover are not provided in the available reporting.

Bloomberg reports that driverless trucks may provide a model for how autonomous AI systems can be deployed safely without harming people. The argument is that self-driving freight has operated under strict testing, regulation and limited-use conditions, offering a template for governing more advanced robots. The piece adds to ongoing debate about how to manage AI risks as automation expands into physical industries.