Technology, AI & Cyber
Beijing accuses US AI companies of distilling Chinese models
China's commerce ministry accused American artificial intelligence companies on Monday of using Chinese models while developing and training their own systems.
The ministry said in a statement that "many American artificial intelligence enterprises" had distilled Chinese models during research, development and training.
AFP reported that the comments came amid reports that the United States was considering a ban or limits on foreign-made open-source models that are often built through distillation.
The supplied report did not name the US companies or AI models involved, give evidence for the accusation, or include a US response.
Update
China's commerce ministry said many American AI enterprises had distilled Chinese models during research, development and training.
AFP reported the comments came amid reports that the United States was weighing a ban or curbs on foreign-made open-source models often built through distillation.
Source note: AFP news report published on 27 July 2026 at 11:03:28 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The report did not identify the US companies, AI models or Chinese examples involved.
The report did not include evidence for the ministry's accusation or a US response.
The status, scope and timing of any possible US ban or curbs were not specified.
Source
AFP news report published on .