The idea that the Chinese labs cannot make progress except by copying superior American products is just prejudice against the former and exceptionalism of the latter at play. Even the OpenAI top brass have admitted otherwise [1]. China is an equal match in every respect, and we'd better admit this to ourselves sooner rather than later so as to see the game clearly.
They distilled Fable, in the couple weeks it was available?
The idea that the Chinese labs cannot make progress except by copying superior American products is just prejudice against the former and exceptionalism of the latter at play. Even the OpenAI top brass have admitted otherwise [1]. China is an equal match in every respect, and we'd better admit this to ourselves sooner rather than later so as to see the game clearly.
[1] https://xcancel.com/deanwball/status/2078133895766114412
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Yes, distillation is very very easy.
So if they paid for pre-training they would not be able to open their weights?
Not if they want to recoup their investment.