U.S. accuses Chinese AI firms of stealing American technology

In the ongoing technological rivalry, the U.S. government accused six Chinese AI companies of systematically copying advanced AI models from American firms since late 2024. This practice, known as distillation, allegedly occurred with the awareness of the Chinese government. In response, China dismissed the claims as unfounded and called for cooperation between the two nations. The situation underscores the escalating tensions over intellectual property and technological advancements in AI.