Papers and patents: Chinese military researchers distilled OpenAI and Anthropic models to train domestic AI systems and advance China's defense capabilities (Eduardo Baptista/Reuters)

Chinese military researchers have reportedly utilized outputs from prominent U.S. artificial intelligence models, specifically those developed by OpenAI and Anthropic. This distillation process was employed to train domestic AI systems, with the ultimate goal of enhancing China's defense capabilities. The findings, detailed in papers and patents, suggest a strategic effort to leverage advanced foreign AI technology for national security advancements.