White House official accuses foreign entities of ‘industrial-scale’ theft of US AI
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A White House official accuses foreign entities, mainly China, of large-scale theft of US AI technology.
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The alleged theft of US artificial intelligence by foreign entities could threaten American innovation and economic competitiveness, potentially impacting future job growth and technological advancements.
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Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology, accused foreign entities, primarily China, of engaging in "industrial-scale" theft of US artificial intelligence. Kratsios stated in a memo that Chinese entities are using thousands of proxy accounts to distill frontier AI models from American companies. This accusation highlights concerns within the Trump administration regarding intellectual property security and national economic competitiveness in advanced technology. The White House views these actions as a significant threat to American innovation and leadership in artificial intelligence development.
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