US Senator Josh Hawley has proposed the Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act, aiming to ban the import and export of AI technologies to and from China due to national security concerns. While the bill does not specifically mention DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, it would prevent Americans from downloading it if enacted. Violators could face fines of up to $1 million for individuals and $100 million for corporations, along with potential imprisonment for up to 20 years. Hawley emphasized that any resources invested in Chinese AI technologies could be used against the US, arguing for the necessity of safeguarding American innovations. The legislation includes a prohibition on US companies conducting research or investing in AI development in China. Critics, including AI researchers, suggest the bill could hinder open-source initiatives and overall progress in AI, potentially isolating the US from global advancements in the field.

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