Here’s why AI model distillation has gained spotlight in AI race between US and China, explained

AI model distillation, a technique that allows developers to shrink powerful artificial intelligence models into cheaper, more efficient systems, has now become the latest battleground between the United States and China in the race for AI dominance, as per a Reuters report.

Explaining the process, it noted that at its core, model distillation uses output generated from more powerful AI systems to train a smaller platform with relatively limited capabilities and computing resources.