US Accuses China of AI Intellectual Property Theft

The White House has publicly accused China of stealing intellectual property from American AI labs on a significant scale. In a memo shared online, Michael Kratsios, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, cited evidence suggesting Chinese entities are systematically extracting capabilities from US AI models, intensifying tech tensions between the two superpowers.

The Chinese Embassy in Washington denied the accusations, calling them unfounded, while China's foreign ministry urged the US to focus on promoting scientific exchanges instead. This confrontation occurs amid preparations for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, casting a shadow over previously improved relations.

The memo also casts doubt on future transactions involving Nvidia's AI chips to China. While approved for sale earlier this year, no shipments have been confirmed. The US administration plans to collaborate with American AI companies, exploring measures to counteract foreign theft and hold offenders accountable.

(With inputs from agencies.)