US Lawmakers Push to Curb Chinese AI, Tech Exports Overseas
U.S. senators from both political parties are set to reveal a bill designed to combat Chinese exports of AI technologies abroad, according to reports.
The bill, backed by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would establish an office in the State Department to assist allied nations in acquiring U.S. technology and simplify the purchasing procedure. If approved, a $500 million fund would be established to assist in financing the program.
The legislation, information on which Reuters is revealing for the first time, aims to strengthen the Trump administration’s Pax Silica initiative. The initiative seeks to lessen reliance on China and enhance collaboration among partners by ensuring access to essential minerals and other important components for the AI supply chain.
"According to Shaheen, our rivalry with China focuses on our capacity to create and advance future technologies for our partners. This law communicates to the globe: the United States will engage in technology competition, and we have a superior offer," she stated.
The legislative initiative arises as China invested a historic $213 billion last year into its Belt and Road project, its main international infrastructure program, according to studies by Griffith University in Australia and the Green Finance & Development Center in Shanghai.
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Launched by President Xi Jinping in 2013, the initiative seeks to enhance trade, alleviate overcapacity, ensure supply chains, and expand influence across more than 150 nations and international entities.
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The U.S. legislation aims to facilitate foreign government access to U.S. AI models, chips, and other associated software and hardware, including telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity products, biotechnology, and cloud computing systems, among other items.
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"Ricketts stated, 'Our technology is reliable, secure, and proven, in contrast to Communist China.'" If enacted, the legislation "will minimize risks from foreign foes and guarantee technological superiority for the U.S. and its allies,” he stated.