The US Department of Commerce's BIS is formally investigating whether Chinese companies like Moonshot are accessing advanced US AI chips to train their models (Leo Schwartz/The Information)

The US Department of Commerce's BIS is formally investigating whether Chinese companies, such as Moonshot, are accessing advanced US AI chips to train their models. This investigation comes as Trump administration officials have publicly criticized Chinese open-source AI companies. The inquiry focuses on the potential use of sophisticated American technology by these firms, highlighting ongoing concerns about technology transfer and national security.