OpenAI is now requiring government ID verification for developers who want access to its most advanced AI models to protect its intellectual property.
Evidence shows that a rival Chinese model, DeepSeek-R1, mimics OpenAI outputs, indicating imitation and potential misuse of OpenAI's models.
Research on AI model fingerprinting highlights the ability to trace stylistic 'fingerprints' of major AI models and enforce licensing agreements.
The move by OpenAI reflects the need to protect innovations and prevent unauthorized use of its AI models, as the debate over ownership and training intensifies in the AI industry.