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Anthropic's distillation battle turns to the dark web as China concerns swell
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Anthropic reported that foreign adversaries have illegally accessed American AI systems to train competing technology and sell versions at lower prices. The company did not name specific adversaries or provide details about the scope or timeline of the unauthorized access. Anthropic's statement follows broader U.S. government concerns about AI technology transfer to China.
