U.S. Senators Escalate Scrutiny of Chinese AI Models Amid Export Violations
U.S. lawmakers are intensifying their focus on Chinese AI development following the arrest of two individuals accused of illegally exporting Nvidia's advanced H100 processors to China. The chips, critical for AI applications with potential military uses, were shipped without required licenses, violating export controls. Prosecutors allege the defendants operated a front company to circumvent restrictions, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Separately, Republican senators are urging the Commerce Department to assess data security risks posed by open-source Chinese AI models like DeepSeek. The MOVE reflects growing bipartisan concern over China's technological advancements and their implications for national security.