US levels AI sanctions threat as China models gain
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled potential sanctions against open source AI models over allegations that Chinese developers are using stolen US intellectual property. Bessent emphasized support for open source but not IP theft. The statement was made on Fox Business on Tuesday. This indicates possible US government action to protect AI intellectual property.
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Bessent made these comments on Fox Business on Tuesday.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled potential action against open source AI models.
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- IP theft accusations threaten trade
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Loaded language removedUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled potential action against open source artificial intelligence (AI) models amid allegations that Chinese developers are creating low-cost systems using misappropriated US intellectual property. “This administration supports open source models, but what we do not support is IP theft,” Bessent said on Fox Business on Tuesday.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled potential action against open source AI models.
South China Morning PostChinese developers are creating low-cost AI systems using stolen US intellectual property.
South China Morning PostBessent made these comments on Fox Business on Tuesday.
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