U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American trade restrictions

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek may face restrictions from the U.S. government due to concerns about upending the U.S. AI ecosystem, though enforcing limitations on its open-source technology could be challenging. Experts suggest that despite DeepSeek’s reliance on open-source code, potential restrictions on Nvidia chips could result in civil and criminal penalties. Lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the startup, with suggestions including requiring tech giants to restrict DeepSeek’s app downloads in the U.S. market. DeepSeek’s rapid rise, release of advanced models, and popularity of its AI chatbot have raised concerns about national security implications and the effectiveness of existing regulations.

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