Is China Really Stealing A.I. From American Companies?

Chinese and U.S. officials have discussed allegations that China obtains American artificial intelligence technology through methods including distillation, a process where AI models are reverse-engineered from their outputs. Xi Jinping visited President Trump in Washington, where the two leaders met to address bilateral issues including technology transfer. U.S. officials have previously raised concerns about Chinese acquisition of American AI capabilities. The specific extent and methods of any such technology transfer remain disputed between the two countries.

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