US firms training AI using Chinese examples: Beijing
China's commerce ministry accused US artificial intelligence firms of training their models by distilling Chinese AI models.
The statement comes days after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against Chinese technology firms for allegedly stealing American technology.
Distillation, where a smaller AI model mimics a larger one, is described by the ministry as a common industry practice used by both US and Chinese companies.
China vowed to take all necessary measures to safeguard its economic interests, calling US accusations lacking factual basis and legal grounds.
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