From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation

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Source: www.cnbc.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:03:03 GMT

Distillation has long been a topic for AI wonks, but it's become a hot-button issue of late as techies and lawmakers debate how it should be regulated.