David Sacks claims there's 'substantial evidence' that DeepSeek used OpenAI's models to train its own | TechCrunch
Jan 28, 2025 - techcrunch.com
David Sacks, appointed as Trump's AI and crypto "czar," claimed in a Fox interview that Chinese AI company DeepSeek allegedly extracted knowledge from OpenAI's models, likening the act to theft. Although Sacks did not provide specific evidence, he suggested that DeepSeek trained its models using responses from OpenAI's systems. DeepSeek recently gained attention for its high-performing models and free chat applications, which have become popular, leading to increased scrutiny from U.S. officials.
The National Security Council is currently reviewing the potential implications of DeepSeek's applications, which recently topped the Apple App Store. Additionally, the U.S. Navy has banned the use of DeepSeek's AI, citing concerns over security and ethics.
Key takeaways:
David Sacks, Trump's AI and crypto "czar," accused Chinese AI company DeepSeek of using OpenAI's models to train its own, comparing it to theft.
DeepSeek's AI models and chat apps have gained significant attention, topping the Apple App Store and raising U.S. government scrutiny.
The National Security Council is reviewing the implications of DeepSeek's apps due to potential security concerns.
The U.S. Navy has banned the use of DeepSeek's AI, citing security and ethical concerns.
