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Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports

Feb 23, 2026·Technology

The alleged Claude theft isn't just about model weights; it's about bypassing compute limitations. If successful, Chinese firms gain access to leading AI without relying on sanctioned hardware. Watch for how this accelerates China's *application* of AI, especially in dual-use sectors, regardless of chip restrictions. Is this the end of export controls as a meaningful barrier?

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