China is trying to steal US AI models' secrets, intel agencies warn

The NSA, FBI, and CISA have issued warnings regarding China's efforts to steal secrets from US AI models. Intelligence agencies describe these activities as aggressive, malicious, and targeted. Specifically, the agencies highlight the use of distillation tactics to acquire proprietary information. This coordinated alert emphasizes the ongoing security threats posed by Chinese operations aiming to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of advanced artificial intelligence technologies developed within the United States to gain a strategic advantage.