Linwei Ding, a Chinese software engineer at Google, has been charged with economic espionage by the US Justice Department. He allegedly stole proprietary technology to enhance China's AI capabilities. Indicted initially in March, Ding now faces fourteen counts related to theft and espionage. The indictment highlights his startup in China and participation in a program aimed at returning expertise to bolster the country's tech sector. If found guilty, he could face significant prison time for these violations, underscoring ongoing tensions over technology transfer between the US and China.
Ding, a Chinese national who joined Google in 2019, allegedly stole technology involving the company's home-grown chip used to train AI models, prompting espionage charges.
If convicted, Ding could face a maximum of 15 years in prison for each count of economic espionage and up to 10 years for each trade secret theft.
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