Former Google engineer convicted of stealing AI technology for Chinese companies

A former Google engineer was found guilty of stealing trade secrets related to artificial intelligence technology and attempting to transfer them to Chinese companies. The case highlights broader concerns about technology competition and security between the U.S. and China.

Separately, a Google executive commented on challenges facing American tech firms, while a major South Korean internet company, often called 'South Korea's Google,' is promoting its own AI technology as an alternative to systems from the U.S. and China.