OpenAI Accuses DeepSeek of Using Its Data to Train Rival AI Models
2025-01-29
OpenAI has found evidence suggesting that Chinese AI company DeepSeek used OpenAI's model data to train its own low-cost AI models, potentially violating its terms of service. DeepSeek allegedly employed a 'distillation' technique to extract data from OpenAI's models, enabling it to train its own models at a fraction of the cost—far less than the $100 million OpenAI spent on GPT-4. OpenAI and Microsoft are investigating the matter, sparking a debate about AI intellectual property and data security, and highlighting the intensifying competition among tech giants.