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Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) presented a new bill that has caused a vigorous discussion due to its strict enforcement against Chinese artificial intelligence developments with special emphasis on DeepSeek. The bill, which was filed last week, seeks to ban U.S. contributions to Chinese AI progress while also prohibiting the entry of Chinese AI products into the United States.

The proposed legislation would turn DeepSeek into an illegal system in the United States while establishing tough punishment standards. Any person who breaks these restrictions could receive prison sentences of up to 20 years alongside fines of $1 million, while companies risk receiving penalties reaching up to $100 million. The recently passed bill received high praise from Harvard AI research fellow Ben Brooks, who deemed it the most forceful legislative action on AI to date.

The proposed bill, which was dropped shortly after presentation, demonstrates Congress members are worried about how quickly China is developing AI technology. DeepSeek earned global recognition because it matched the performance output of leading U.S. AI chatbots despite its efficient resource consumption. DeepSeek’s high-performance capabilities have led Washington to worry about U.S. companies overspending on AI infrastructure, while its military and surveillance applications concern members of Congress.

According to Senators Hawley and Warren (D-MA), previous administrations hesitated too long before implementing export restrictions on artificial intelligence technology. Since last year, the Biden administration has placed restrictions on exporting AI chips to China. Nvidia experienced a devastating $1 trillion stock market slide, which increased doubts about the economic power of Chinese AI competitors.

The regulatory climate surrounding AI technology has made the future status of DeepSeek in the United States questionable. The bill’s fate aside, Hawley’s failed attempt indicates 21st-century policy changes towards strong AI governance during the worsening U.S.-Chinese technology relations.