China said US accusations that it stole AI technology are “groundless,” rejecting the claims. The remarks come as US President Donald Trump faces pressure to respond to the growing success of Chinese AI models.
WHO:China
WHAT:China said US accusations of AI theft are “groundless.”
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:China was reacting to US accusations that it stole AI technology.
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