Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI's Models to Train Its Own

Elon Musk testified in federal court that his AI lab, xAI, may have used OpenAI's models to train its own AI. During cross-examination, OpenAI's lawyer, William Savitt, asked Musk about 'distillation,' a technique where a smaller AI model is trained to mimic a larger one. Musk acknowledged that xAI has used this technique, stating that it is 'standard practice' among AI companies. OpenAI has taken steps to prevent its models from being distilled by competitors, particularly Chinese AI labs. Musk's testimony is part of his ongoing legal battle against OpenAI, with Savitt questioning Musk about his attempts to assume control of OpenAI and his quest to beat the ChatGPT-maker. The case highlights the competitive landscape of the AI industry, with companies using and restricting access to each other's models.