Global Alert: U.S. Warns of Chinese AI Espionage

The U.S. State Department has issued a global directive to highlight concerns over alleged intellectual property theft by Chinese firms from American AI labs. A diplomatic cable, reviewed by Reuters, emphasized the risks of deploying AI models distilled from U.S. proprietary technologies and called for possible governmental responses.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, recently unveiled a new model compatible with Huawei chip technology, sparking further autonomy in China's AI sector. Despite accusations, neither DeepSeek nor the Chinese Embassy in Washington have provided comments, maintaining the tension between the nations.

The cable reflects the Trump administration's serious stance on the issue, with the White House echoing these accusations. While Beijing dismisses these claims as unfounded, diplomatic conversations are being urged globally to address the apprehensions regarding Chinese AI advancements.

(With inputs from agencies.)