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US State Dept Warns Over Alleged China AI IP Theft by DeepSeek
The U.S. State Department issued a global warning alleging that Chinese AI firms, such as DeepSeek, are engaged in stealing intellectual property from American AI laboratories. The warning specifically cautions against using AI models 'distilled' from proprietary U.S. technology, citing risks like stripped security protocols. This escalation occurs as DeepSeek showcased a new model optimized for Huawei chips, highlighting China's domestic AI progress. The diplomatic cable instructs U.S. staff to raise these concerns globally. The move heightens tensions in the ongoing technological competition between the U.S. and China.
