Diplomatic cable: US State Department has ordered a global push to bring attention to alleged distillation of US models by Chinese labs, including DeepSeek
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State Dept Goes Global to Call Out Chinese AI IP Theft
US diplomats worldwide ordered to spotlight alleged Chinese corporate espionage targeting American AI labs.
The US State Department has launched a worldwide diplomatic campaign targeting what it describes as systematic efforts by Chinese companies to steal intellectual property from American AI laboratories.
According to a diplomatic cable reported by Reuters, the department has directed its global network of embassies and consulates to raise awareness about the alleged theft. The push signals Washington is escalating its AI competition with Beijing beyond tariffs and export controls into the realm of international diplomacy.
The cable characterizes the IP theft attempts as widespread, suggesting the problem extends well beyond isolated incidents. By rallying allies and partners globally, the State Department appears to be building a coordinated front against what it frames as a concerted Chinese campaign to close the AI gap by lifting American research.
No specific companies or labs were named in the reporting on the cable.