As OpenAI and Google 'found' selling AI models to blacklisted Chinese companies; tech giants respond
US AI firms OpenAI and Google supply advanced models to Chinese companies. These firms operate through subsidiaries in hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong. Restrictions exist, but sophisticated espionage like 'distillation' remains a challenge. Washington focuses on hardware, leaving software access largely unregulated for Chinese entities. Even blacklisted companies can legally acquire these powerful AI software tools.
US AI firms OpenAI and Google supply advanced models to Chinese companies. These firms operate through subsidiaries in hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong. Restrictions exist, but sophisticated espionage like 'distillation' remains a challenge. Washington focuses on hardware, leaving software access largely unregulated for Chinese entities. Even blacklisted companies can legally acquire these powerful AI software tools.
