US Accuses China of Large-Scale AI Model Theft and Exploitation

Key Intelligence

• ■The US White House and State Department have accused China of extensive theft and exploitation of American AI models, specifically citing 'unauthorized distillation' techniques.
• ■The State Department has ordered a global warning regarding alleged AI thefts by various Chinese firms, including DeepSeek.
• ■The accusations highlight concerns about intellectual property theft and national security implications in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.
• ■The Trump administration has also voiced strong intent to target Chinese companies found to be exploiting US AI models.