Officials led by China’s Ministry of Commerce discussed imposing restrictions on the most advanced AI models, including both closed-source and open-source systems, according to sources, Reuters reported on Wednesday.Chinese officials are considering stricter controls on advanced AI by making the leak or theft of proprietary AI technology a national security offense and exploring limits on who can fund domestic AI startups. The proposed measures are still under discussion, could apply only to future AI models, and may not necessarily be implemented, as per the report.Alibaba and ByteDance did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comments. AI Export Curbs Could…