Proposed U.S. Bill Seeks to Ban Use of Chinese AI Like DeepSeek

Senator Josh Hawley's legislation aims to block Chinese AI imports, penalize users, and limit collaboration, citing national security and economic concerns.

• The Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025 would make it illegal for Americans to use or distribute Chinese AI products like DeepSeek.
• Violators could face fines of up to $1 million, 20 years in prison, or both, with businesses facing penalties of up to $10 million.
• The bill prohibits American companies and individuals from investing in, exporting to, or collaborating with Chinese AI firms, including research partnerships.
• DeepSeek has drawn scrutiny for alleged data privacy issues, potential ties to the Chinese government, and accusations of intellectual property theft from U.S. companies like OpenAI.
• Experts warn the bill’s broad language could stifle U.S. innovation, disrupt international AI collaboration, and create enforcement challenges for businesses and researchers.

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