White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-23 19:13 UTC
- Sources: BBC Technology
A White House memo from Michael Kratsios alleges that several Chinese companies are stealing US artificial intelligence models. BBC reports this is a serious concern for national security.
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