The bill introduced by Senator Hawley is serious about restricting Chinese artificial intelligence (AI), especially technologies like DeepSeek. The bill aims to “prohibit US citizens from developing AI capabilities from China for various purposes.” If passed, the bill could ban the use of DeepSeek in the US.
Deliberately downloading DeepSeek could land US users in jail or fined if bill passes
Under the bill, “technology or intellectual property” developed in China would be banned from being imported into the United States. Violators could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $1 million for individuals and $100 million for companies. Ben Brooks, an AI researcher at Harvard University, called it “the strongest legislative action on AI” to date.
US officials stunned by DeepSeek's popularity
Although the bill was shelved shortly after it was introduced, its proposal reflects a growing sense of urgency in Congress. Lawmakers worried about the speed and scale of DeepSeek’s development caused US tech stocks to lose $1 trillion in value in a single day on January 27. DeepSeek has attracted international attention for matching the performance of leading AI chatbots in the US while using far fewer resources.
Lawmakers also worry that China’s AI breakthroughs could advance military or surveillance technologies. Hawley and some of his colleagues argue that banning the export or import of AI related to China would help protect U.S. national security and economic interests.
The sudden emergence of DeepSeek and China’s broader AI capabilities have raised concerns about security and control of American AI technologies. Some lawmakers say allowing a Chinese AI tool to thrive in the U.S. could raise privacy and security concerns similar to the debate over TikTok. Although Congress approved a TikTok ban last year, President Donald Trump delayed the ban for 90 days.
While a ban on DeepSeek as requested by Senator Hawley has yet to materialize, the move shows that the US is increasingly monitoring Chinese AI, and this could shape future technology policies in the US.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nghi-si-my-muon-cam-deepseek-185250204205730626.htm
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