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Chinese AI Firms Accused of Trade Secret Theft | Eau Claire News
US federal agencies are sounding the alarm over Chinese AI firms allegedly stealing American trade secrets on an industrial scale, using a technique called “distillation” to secretly train their models by copying capabilities from top US systems. Operating through networks of proxy accounts, these companies bypass safeguards and accelerate development—potentially cutting costs and time to market. With accusations escalating to the diplomatic level and Treasury threatening sanctions, China denies wrongdoing and urges cooperation. Meanwhile, global AI security is under siege as hackers target…
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