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White House Blames China of AI Theft Investigation Finds Sloth Deaths Due to Undersized Cages

4/24/2026

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White House memo accused Chinese entities of theft of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) models before a U.S.–China summit.
The memo said it will share information with AI firms and explore options, as China’s embassy called the claim baseless.
Wildlife Conservation Commission found no intentional misconduct after 31 imported sloths died, leaving the “slotharium” unopened.
Commission warned two cages were undersized, noted missing records, and Rep. Anna Eskamani called for reforms.

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White House memo accused Chinese entities of theft of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) models before a U.S.–China summit.
The memo said it will share information with AI firms and explore options, as China’s embassy called the claim baseless.
Wildlife Conservation Commission found no intentional misconduct after 31 imported sloths died, leaving the “slotharium” unopened.
Commission warned two cages were undersized, noted missing records, and Rep. Anna Eskamani called for reforms.