Zhang Yiming Refutes US Allegations: ByteDance Rejects AI Model Distillation Internally

In response to US accusations, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming stated that the company internally refuses to engage in AI model distillation. This is in reaction to claims that ByteDance used OpenAI's models to train its own AI systems. Zhang emphasized that ByteDance has a policy against such practices, aiming to dispel concerns about technology theft. The statement highlights the ongoing friction between US and Chinese firms in the AI sector.