U.S. Lawmakers in Bipartisan Push for AI Export Controls Amid Trump's Superpower Comment

Jan 7, 2025, 11:12 PM

U.S. lawmakers, in a bipartisan effort, have called for stringent controls on the export of high-end artificial intelligence technology to prevent China from accessing it. This push comes as the Bureau of Industry and Security is expected to release a new framework on the matter. The urgency to limit China's access to AI technologies is driven by concerns over national security and the potential for these technologies to enhance China's military capabilities. President Donald Trump has emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI, describing it as a 'superpower' in the race against China. Additionally, a technology industry group, representing companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, has urged the Biden administration to refrain from implementing last-minute rules that would control global access to AI chips, citing potential risks to U.S. leadership in AI.