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US Government Website Used Alibaba AI Tool Flagged by FBI

US Government Website Used Alibaba AI Tool Flagged by FBI

The Hindu59m
THE BRIEF
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The Federal Register website briefly utilized an AI search tool powered by Alibaba's Qwen model to browse federal regulations.

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The tool was removed after social media attention, following the FBI's recent accusations that Alibaba engaged in copying US AI technology.

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AI experts noted the tool processed public records without security risks, though it sparked questions regarding federal messaging on Chinese AI.