Adam Schiff Questions DeepSeek AI's Origins and Piracy Concerns

DeepSeek AI and Allegations of Piracy

• 💡 Senator Adam Schiff inquired about the role of piracy in the creation of China's DeepSeek AI model.
• ❓ Schiff questioned whether DeepSeek was a result of independent innovation or improper use of American AI model outputs.
• 🗣️ Mr. Cohen stated that any such use would offend notions of fair use and offered to provide a detailed written response.

Economic Espionage and Trade Secrets in China

• 🕵️ Mr. Cohen discussed the case of a former Google software engineer charged with economic espionage for founding an AI company in China.
• 📉 He highlighted that trade secrets are poorly enforced in China, with success rates for claims historically around 30%.
• ⚖️ The enforcement of non-compete agreements is crucial for protecting trade secrets, but these are difficult to enforce in jurisdictions like China.
• 🌐 California's stance on non-competes, while intended to foster its labor market, can have broader consequences when it affects American competitiveness overseas.

Combating Pirated Content and Site Blocking

• 🌍 Ms. Temple noted that over 55 countries have adopted no-fault injunctive relief, also known as site blocking, to combat pirated content.
• 🤝 She suggested that the US could implement a similar regime, drawing on international experience and potentially forming collaborative partnerships with ISPs.
• ⚠️ While American ISPs have historically opposed such legislation, Ms. Temple expressed hope for reduced opposition due to accumulated global experience and established international partnerships.