Trump Admin Mulls Restrictions on Chinese AI Lab DeepSeek
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring new measures to curb the influence of the Chinese AI lab, DeepSeek. According to The New York Times, these potential restrictions could involve limiting DeepSeek's access to Nvidia's advanced AI chips and even preventing Americans from using its AI services.
This move is seen as part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to enhance the US's competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence against China. DeepSeek's recent emergence as a significant player in the AI landscape, shaking up both Silicon Valley and Wall Street, has apparently triggered concerns within US government circles.
The US officials are considering various avenues to restrict China’s access to key American technologies and the US consumer market. This follows a recent move by the White House to further tighten restrictions on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China, building upon existing regulations put in place by the Biden administration.
DeepSeek's rapid rise in popularity among US-based AI developers is noteworthy. Its competitive pricing strategy has put pressure on Silicon Valley companies, forcing them to offer their cutting-edge AI models at more affordable prices.
However, controversy surrounds DeepSeek. There are allegations that the company may have engaged in intellectual property theft to develop some of its most competitive models. OpenAI has accused DeepSeek of distilling its models, which would constitute a violation of OpenAI's terms of service.
Source: TechCrunch