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Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill To Decouple U.S. AI From China

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questions Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as he and others appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on online child safety on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in

This week, the U.S. tech sector faced a significant challenge with the launch of DeepSeek by China, prompting Senator Josh Hawley to introduce legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.

Hawley's proposed bill, the Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act, seeks to sever U.S.-China cooperation on AI. The bill includes provisions to ban the export or import of AI technology to and from China, prohibit American companies from conducting AI research in China, and restrict U.S. investment in Chinese AI tech companies.

In a statement, Hawley emphasized the potential risks, stating that every dollar and gigabyte of data flowing into Chinese AI systems could be used against the United States, highlighting the need to safeguard national interests.

Bill aims to ban export/import of AI tech to/from China, restrict U.S. investment in Chinese AI firms.
Senator Hawley proposes Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act.
DeepSeek's launch prompts concerns over data security and intellectual property rights.

The introduction of DeepSeek, a cost-effective AI model, caused a stir in U.S. markets, leading to fluctuations in stock prices, particularly affecting chipmaker Nvidia. The incident underscored China's growing economic competitiveness, raising concerns among U.S. business leaders and policymakers.

Hawley's bill stands out for its broad scope, covering all AI-related technologies rather than targeting specific entities, a move intended to prevent potential loopholes exploited by Chinese firms.

Reports suggest that Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating whether DeepSeek accessed and utilized their data to train its AI model, raising questions about data security and intellectual property rights.

President Trump and his administration viewed DeepSeek's emergence as a wake-up call for U.S. tech companies, emphasizing the need for enhanced competitiveness in the global AI market. However, Trump also acknowledged the potential benefits of cheaper and faster AI models for innovation and cost savings.

As the U.S. grapples with China's advancements in AI, President Biden implemented export controls on AI chips in his final week in office, underscoring the national security implications of technological competition.

The White House is actively assessing the implications of DeepSeek on national security, with a focus on maintaining American dominance in AI technology.

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