U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has introduced legislation aimed at cutting off AI technology trade between the United States and China. Dubbed the Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act, the bill seeks to prevent the export, import, and collaboration on AI technologies with the Chinese government or its affiliated entities.
While the bill does not specifically mention DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot comparable to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, its provisions would prohibit Americans and U.S. companies from downloading or using the platform.
AI Tech Trade Cutoff
The proposed legislation includes stringent penalties for non-compliance. Individuals found violating the terms could face fines of up to $1 million and prison sentences of up to 20 years. Companies would face steeper financial consequences, with fines reaching $100 million and potential forfeiture of federal licenses, contracts, and grants.
In his announcement, Hawley emphasized the importance of safeguarding American technological innovation:
“Every dollar and gig of data that goes into Chinese AI will be used against the U.S. America cannot afford to empower our greatest adversary at the expense of our own strength.”
The bill also aims to prohibit U.S. firms from conducting artificial intelligence research in China or partnering with Chinese entities, while banning investment in Chinese AI development projects.
Global Implications and Industry Criticism
The rise of DeepSeek AI has already sparked international concern over data privacy, with Italy imposing a ban on the platform due to what it described as inadequate data protection measures. Other nations are reportedly evaluating similar restrictions.
However, not everyone agrees with Senator Hawley’s approach. Ben Brooks, an artificial intelligence research fellow at Harvard, criticized the legislation as overly aggressive and detrimental to technological progress.
“This bill would kill open-source innovation and isolate the U.S. from global advancements in AI,” Brooks said. “It represents the most aggressive legislative action on AI we’ve seen and risks setting back American research significantly.”
Despite its intent to bolster national security and maintain technological dominance, the bill has sparked heated debate about whether limiting international collaboration will ultimately hinder or protect American innovation.
If passed, it could mark a significant turning point for U.S. policy on AI and its global relationships in the tech sector.
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