Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill aimed at banning the use of DeepSeek in the U.S., citing national security threats from Chinese AI technology. Although DeepSeek isn’t named, the legislation is designed to limit American tech exports to China and prevent the Communist Party from gaining access to U.S. innovations. Allegations around DeepSeek's data practices and competitive pricing compared to OpenAI's models have heightened scrutiny. The bill seeks hefty penalties for individual users, contrasting other restrictions like those placed on TikTok by focusing on personal use of AI tools.
"America cannot afford to empower our greatest adversary at the expense of our own strength," said Hawley, emphasizing the risks associated with U.S. technology subsidizing Chinese AI advancements.
DeepSeek has drawn criticism for its data privacy practices, with a policy allowing extensive data collection, raising fears of potential government access.
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