Inkling AI model reportedly uses Chinese architectures and data

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-07-28 21:58

Inkling, an open-weights AI model, has reportedly replicated the MoE architecture of DeepSeek-V3 and utilized data generated by Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.5. This development occurs as Congress investigates the use of Chinese AI models, drawing parallels to past accusations of intellectual property theft. The article suggests that the most capable open-weights model might originate from China, contrasting with the limited availability of permitted models. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about intellectual property and the geopolitical landscape of AI development, potentially influencing policy and research.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the implications of an AI model's development and its geopolitical context, rather than a direct announcement or release.

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Inkling AI model reportedly uses Chinese architectures and data

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Inkling copies DeepSeek-V3's MoE architecture and was bootstrapped on data generated by Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.5 — exactly what Washington called theft when Chin

Inkling copies DeepSeek-V3's MoE architecture and was bootstrapped on data generated by Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.5 — exactly what Washington called theft when China did it to American models a year ago, except now it's called engineering, right as Congress investigates the adoption …

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Inkling copies DeepSeek-V3's MoE architecture and was bootstrapped on data generated by Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.5 — exactly what Washington called theft when Chin

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