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China's AI darling DeepSeek previews new model

China's AI darling DeepSeek previews new model

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup whose low-cost model stunned the world last year, launched a preview of its highly anticipated new model, the V4, on Friday.
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Exclusive-US State Dept orders global warning about alleged China AI thefts by DeepSeek, others

Exclusive-US State Dept orders global warning about alleged China AI thefts by DeepSeek, others

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race
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White House Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Model Copying, Raising Security Concerns

White House Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Model Copying, Raising Security Concerns

The White House has accused Chinese entities of conducting large-scale campaigns to copy American artificial intelligence (AI) models. According to a memo from Michael Kratsios, the White House director of the office of science and technology policy, these campaigns involve using tens of thousands of surrogate accounts and complex tools to extract proprietary information from U.S. companies. The process at the center of these accusations is known as 'distillation,' which transfers knowledge from a large AI model to a smaller one. This technique, while common in AI training, has been allegedly used by Chinese firms like DeepSeek to mimic the capabilities of U.S. models, including those from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. The U.S. and China are in a competitive race to develop advanced AI technologies, with AI becoming a significant point of tension in their trade relations.
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White House Accuses China of 'Industrial-Scale' AI Technology Theft Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

White House Accuses China of 'Industrial-Scale' AI Technology Theft Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has accused China of conducting 'industrial-scale' AI technology theft. This accusation comes just weeks before a planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. claims that foreign entities, primarily in China, are using mass-proxy distillation processes to steal American AI innovations. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has outlined evidence of these activities, which involve using tens of thousands of proxies to siphon American AI technology. The accusation is part of a broader concern about the integrity and reliability of AI models developed through such means. The announcement follows a House Judiciary Committee hearing on China's ongoing theft of U.S. innovation, which reportedly costs the U.S. economy between $400-600 billion annually.
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White House Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Model Copying

White House Accuses China of Industrial-Scale AI Model Copying

The White House has accused Chinese entities of conducting large-scale campaigns to copy American AI models. According to a memo from Michael Kratsios, the White House director of the office of science and technology policy, these campaigns involve using numerous surrogate accounts and complex tools to extract proprietary information from U.S. companies. The accusations center around a process called 'distillation,' which transfers knowledge from large AI models to smaller ones. This practice has raised concerns about security and the exploitation of American innovation. The U.S. and China are engaged in a competitive race to develop advanced AI technology, with these allegations adding tension to the ongoing trade disputes between the two nations.
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China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies
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China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports

China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports

April 24 (Reuters) - China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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China's DeepSeek Unveils New AI Model V4, Challenging US Tech Giants

China's DeepSeek Unveils New AI Model V4, Challenging US Tech Giants

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released a preview of its latest AI model, V4, which is positioned as a competitive alternative to leading closed-source systems from US companies such as Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The V4 model is open-source and reportedly offers significant improvements over previous iterations, particularly in coding capabilities. This development is notable as it highlights DeepSeek's focus on compatibility with domestic Huawei technology, marking a significant step for China's chip industry. The release follows a year after DeepSeek's R1 model, which had already made waves in the US AI industry by being trained at a fraction of the cost of its American counterparts. However, DeepSeek has not disclosed the training costs or the specific hardware used for V4. US officials have previously accused the company of using banned Nvidia chips, and Anthropic has alleged that DeepSeek misused its Claude model to enhance its own products.
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran

By Parisa Hafezi and Simon Lewis DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to end his conflict with Iran.
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White House Accuses China of AI Technology Theft Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

White House Accuses China of AI Technology Theft Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has accused China of conducting 'industrial-scale' AI technology theft, just weeks before a scheduled summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The accusation, detailed in a memorandum, claims that foreign entities, primarily in China, are using proxies to steal American AI innovations. The memo warns that these actions undermine the integrity and reliability of AI models developed through such theft. The accusation comes as the U.S. and China prepare to discuss various issues, including the ongoing war in Iran and technology controls, during the upcoming summit.