Intellectual Property Theft

Dutch Minister Warns of Intensifying Chinese Espionage Targeting Key Industries

Chinese spying on Dutch industries is intensifying, according to the Dutch defense minister. This is particularly critical given China’s ambitious plans to develop EUV lithography machines, a technology currently dominated by Dutch company ASML. The situation highlights a vulnerability in the West, and emphasizes the need for collective action to counter this threat. The Netherlands, in particular, faces a unique challenge, given its history with espionage; past incidents like the leak of nuclear technology to Pakistan underscore the potential consequences of inadequate security measures.

The current espionage efforts aren’t just limited to traditional methods. China is heavily investing in gathering Western knowledge and technological capabilities through various channels.… Continue reading

OpenAI’s Hypocrisy: Chinese Rivals Replicate Its Data Theft

OpenAI alleges that Chinese competitors, including the creators of the AI app DeepSeek, are leveraging its research to rapidly advance their own AI technologies. This follows DeepSeek’s recent emergence as a seemingly low-cost ChatGPT competitor, raising concerns about unauthorized data usage and intellectual property theft. US officials, including the White House’s AI and crypto czar, share these concerns, citing potential national security implications and suggesting knowledge distillation as a method of unauthorized appropriation. The US is already taking steps to protect its AI advancements through export controls and investment strategies, and further action is being considered.

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