US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious"

What happened

The Federal Register website briefly used an open source Chinese AI search tool.

Why it matters

The development may change operating conditions or market expectations around AI. Further confirmation and measurable outcomes matter.

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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent

1. Ars Technica AIPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious" ↗Sep 18, 2026, 1:28 PM

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• US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious" Observed

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Timeline

1. September 18, 2026 at 1:28 PMFirst reported

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