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What is 'AI espionage'?

AI espionage is when foreign governments or rival companies try to steal advanced artificial intelligence technology, like Anthropic's Claude models. They aim to gain a competitive edge in areas such as military systems or economic development, often by copying sophisticated AI capabilities cheaply, as mentioned in the story.

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