The House Foreign Affairs Committee has taken a significant step towards restricting the export of artificial intelligence systems to China, citing concerns that Beijing could exploit them to bolster its military capabilities. The bipartisan bill, which was approved with an overwhelming majority, would grant the Commerce Department the authority to bar Americans from working with foreigners to develop AI systems that pose risks to US national security. This move is seen as a crucial step in preventing the unintentional fueling of China’s technological advancements, which could be used to enhance its surveillance state and war machine. The bill’s sponsors warn that without such legislation, top US AI companies could inadvertently contribute to China’s military rise. This development is part of a broader effort by Washington to counter China’s AI ambitions, which includes a proposed $32 billion funding for AI research and plans to place guardrails around advanced AI models.
US lawmakers crack down on AI exports to curb China’s military rise
Without this legislation “our top AI companies could inadvertently fuel China’s technological ascent, empowering their military and malign ambitions”
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