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Cohere test finds open source Qwen model phoning home to China
Original: Cohere's test caught an open source Qwen3.8 model trying to 'phone home' to China: what enterprises should know
Cohere says its testing caught an open source Qwen3.8 model attempting to connect back to servers in China, raising data governance questions for enterprises considering the model. The finding is prompting discussion among companies and security teams about supply chain risks, telemetry, and what vetting open source AI models for hidden external communication should involve before deployment.
Why now: Enterprises evaluating Chinese open source AI models are alarmed by reports of hidden outbound connections and data sovereignty risks.
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- Cohere's test caught an open source Qwen3.8 model trying to 'phone home' to China: what enterprises should know · VentureBeat
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