Source: Reuters (via feed)
OpenAI has alerted U.S. lawmakers about a Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, using advanced techniques to extract outputs from leading U.S. AI models. According to a company memo reported by Bloomberg News, DeepSeek aims to train its next-generation R1 chatbot through this process. OpenAI’s concern highlights potential intellectual property risks tied to AI development. Meanwhile, DeepSeek’s actions demonstrate increased competition in AI technology between U.S. and Chinese firms. These methods involve distilling performance from existing models, which OpenAI suggests provides DeepSeek an unfair advantage. The warning to lawmakers indicates growing scrutiny of cross-border technology use. It also reflects ongoing tensions in AI innovation and regulation. Overall, this development underscores challenges in protecting AI research and trade secrets amid global rivalry.
This situation highlights the rising importance of protecting AI intellectual property as competition intensifies globally.
