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People using the Chinese AI software DeepSeek may experience severe fines or even jail time under a new law that has been proposed.
The , which Republican Senator Josh Hawley filed, “prohibits United States people from developing functions within the People’s Republic of China, and for other people.”
The proposed legislation would forbid the import of “technology or academic home” developed in China, with those who violate the limitations facing sentences of up to 20 years in prison. Individuals could also face fines of up to$ 1 million, while businesses could be subject to fines of up to$ 100 million.
Although it does not specifically mention , it comes only one week after the Chinese robot became the most widely used AI app in the US, leading to a decline in US tech stocks.
Concerns about safety, protection, and ethics were raised by its rapid reputation, including DeepSeek’s inability to respond to inquiries about subjects sensitive to the Chinese Communist Party.
The White House officially is looking into the effects of DeepSeek on national security, with US President Donald Trump calling the Chinese software a “wake-up contact” for the country’s tech sector.
Nasa has prohibited the AI systems on government-issued products and networks, while the US Navy has previously prohibited its members from using DeepSeek for work-related tasks or personal use.
Additionally, some states have indicated that a DeepSeek ban is on hold. The first place that a state device restrictions was implemented was Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that the state does not permit the Chinese Communist Party to elude the use of data-harvesting AI and social media apps to infiltrate our government’s crucial infrastructure.
Texas will continue to defend and protect our nation from unfriendly foreigners.
Security researchers have also warned that DeepSeek, as data is stored in machines in China, could cause an even greater risk to businesses and governments than another Chinese-owned programs like TikTok.
According to Bill Conner, chief executive of automation company Jitterbit and former security consultant to the US state,” DeepSeek represents a clear threat for any organization whose authority values information privacy, security, and transparency.”
According to their own private statement, DeepSeek is a shared cloud service operated in China, with data being stored there, which could pose unknown dangers to data privacy, security, and compliance requirements.