# From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation > Source: > Published: 2026-07-25 12:00:02+00:00 # From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation Source: [CNBC Technology](https://www.cnbc.com/technology/)[Distillation](/glossary/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. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.