Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsThe previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint?Long regarded as a standard tool of AI research, distillation is now at the centre of a growing dispute over whether advanced AI capabiliti...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
What is model distillation? The AI technique at the centre of the US-China technology battleModel distillation, a technique that trains smaller AI models using outputs from more powerful systems, has become a key issue in the US-Ch...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsChinese military researchers are using U.S. AI model outputs to advance defense capabilities. This technique allows them to train specializ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
China is throwing a 1-2-3 punch at the global AI tradeIn quick succession, China has thrown a powerful 1-2-3 punch at the global AI trade. On July 16, Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI released...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
US faces risk of 'massive capital destruction' as Chinese AI models challenge hyperscalers: JefferiesThe United States could face "massive capital destruction" from its artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom as Chinese open-source AI ...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probesThe ministry said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanc...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the USChinese artificial intelligence models are increasingly adopted by American users and businesses. These advanced systems offer competitive ...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang backs open AI models, coalition for safety and innovationA broad coalition of companies and institutions, including Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Hugging Face, and the Linux Foundation signed a letter,...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgradeThe San Francisco-based lab said the new Claude AI model was well suited for daily office and computer programming tasks.
24 Jul, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
The second Chinese AI shock rattles US as China narrows the raceChina's Kimi K3 AI model has emerged, significantly narrowing the technological gap with American frontier systems. This development has pr...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety effortsUS warnings of sanctions targeting Chinese AI companies could jeopardize critical safety conversations. The rise in allegations of intellec...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
White House accuses China's Moonshot of stealing Anthropic AIA top White House official on Wednesday accused Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI of covertly copying Anthropic's most advanced model to build...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Moonshot AI paused Kimi K3 subscriptions within days of launchChinese AI startup Moonshot AI has stopped new subscriptions for its Kimi K3 model. This decision follows a sharp surge in user demand for ...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
China's Moonshot AI pauses new Kimi K3 subscriptions amid surge in demandIn a social media post, Kimi AI stated the surge in demand over the last 48 hours has pushed the company's current capacity close to its li...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivalling Claude, ChatGPTThe newest Kimi K3 model from Beijing-based startup Moonshot, run by a Pink Floyd-loving entrepreneur who earned his doctorate in Pittsburg...
18 Jul, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
China's Moonshot AI chases 'DeepSeek moment' with much-hyped modelChinese startup Moonshot AI released its Kimi K3 large language model on Friday. This new model is generating significant excitement within...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST