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Who bears liability for fund losses or compliance issues arising from the use of AI agents to automatically process payments?

With the application of AI agents in cross-border B2B payments, enterprises face new risks related to foreign exchange losses and compliance. Based on the latest industry developments, this article analyzes the legal principle that AI does not possess independent status as a subject of liability, explores the primary liability of enterprises under the "whoever uses it bears responsibility" principle, as well as the fault-based liability of AI service providers and payment institutions in cases of algorithmic defects or failure to fulfill review obligations, and provides recommendations for risk prevention and control at the contractual and internal control levels.

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What data compliance and intellectual property risks should a company consider when expanding its developed large AI model overseas?

The global expansion of large AI models faces multiple compliance challenges, including the EU GDPR and AI Act, US export controls, and China's security assessment for cross-border data transfer. This article outlines cross-border data transmission pathways, copyright risks associated with training data, and ownership issues regarding generated content, providing phased compliance recommendations for overseas expansion.

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What are the conditions for receiving a suspended sentence when charged with the crime of illegal business operations for conducting cross-border currency exchange using USDT?

Based on the case involving over RMB 200 million in virtual currency offsetting for cross-border exchange disclosed by the Jing'an District People's Procuratorate in Shanghai in 2026, this article analyzes the key defense points and legal boundaries for obtaining a suspended sentence for the crime of illegal business operations.