- WorldClaw offers 43 Chinese AI models from developers including Alibaba, Baidu, DeepSeek and Moonshot.
- World Liberty executive Ryan Fang advises WorldClaw on USD1 adoption, partnerships and AI service access.
- U.S. experts warn the partnership may create national security risks involving Chinese AI models and user data.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with Hong Kong-based WorldClaw, which offers 90 AI models, Reuters reported Monday. A Reuters review found 43 models came from Chinese developers, including Alibaba, Baidu, Z.ai, DeepSeek, and Moonshot. WorldClaw also accepts World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin as payment, linking the Trump family-backed crypto firm to the platform’s services.
Chinese AI Models Face U.S. Restrictions
However, several Chinese developers face U.S. restrictions tied to national security concerns. The Department of Defense designated Alibaba and Baidu as Chinese military-affiliated companies.
That designation blocks the Pentagon from doing business with them. Meanwhile, Z.ai, formerly Zhipu AI, appears on the Commerce Department’s entity list. The listing restricts access to U.S. technology and generally requires export licenses.
Reuters reported that Trump administration officials accused DeepSeek and Moonshot of stealing intellectual property from U.S. AI companies. Moonshot disputed those allegations, while Alibaba rejected its military designation.
USD1 Links World Liberty To WorldClaw
WorldClaw accepts USD1 for access to its AI models. The stablecoin is backed by assets including U.S. Treasury securities. The Trump family owns 38% of World Liberty and receives part of the interest earned on USD1 reserves.
Reuters said token sales generated more than $1.4 billion for the family. Notably, World Liberty executive Ryan Fang serves as an external adviser to WorldClaw. His role covers USD1 adoption, partnerships, and wider access to AI services.
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have also promoted WorldClaw on X. Reuters could not determine the companies’ financial arrangements.
Officials Reject Conflict Concerns
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said there are no conflicts involving World Liberty and WorldClaw. World Liberty spokesman David Wachsman called WorldClaw independent. WorldClaw said offering a model does not endorse its developer.
The company also said it helps American AI firms reach international users. However, experts raised concerns about potential risks. Sam Bresnick of Georgetown University said the arrangement conflicts with U.S. efforts addressing Chinese AI.
Daniel Remler, a former State Department policy adviser, cited Chinese government monitoring and malicious code risks. WorldClaw says user inputs may be shared with companies providing its models.
