A nominee for a top AI research award has alleged that DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup, stole technology from a US-based research institution. The claim has sparked controversy and raised questions about intellectual property protection in the AI industry.
The nominee, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that DeepSeek's AI model is based on research conducted at the US institution, without proper attribution or compensation. The allegations have not been independently verified, but they have sparked a heated debate about the ethics of AI research and development.
DeepSeek has denied the allegations, stating that its AI model is the result of original research and development by its team. The company has also emphasized its commitment to intellectual property protection and ethical research practices.
