President: U.S. leading in AI and watching China
Summary
When asked whether China was "stealing American IP" for AI, the president said the U.S. is leading in AI and that Washington will "keep it that way," indicating attention to Chinese AI developments.
A reporter referenced a Treasury comment about Chinese models distilling from U.S. AI models and asked whether China was "stealing American IP." The president responded that the U.S. is leading in AI and said officials are looking at Chinese activity while asserting the U.S. will maintain its lead.
The exchange did not include technical details, legal steps, or a description of any specific investigation. Reporters did not receive further information about policy responses or interagency actions to protect intellectual property.
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