Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into China's DeepSeek Over National Security, Data Risks
Main Idea
A group of Republican lawmakers has requested the U.S. Commerce Department to investigate the open-source AI model R1 over concerns it could aid China's military and pose national security risks.
Key Points
1. The lawmakers, led by Senator Ted Budd, sent a letter on August 1 expressing concerns about DeepSeek's R1 model.
2. They argue that R1's open-source nature allows developers to modify its model weights, creating potential security vulnerabilities.
3. The letter cites risks such as data theft, tampering, and adversarial misuse, particularly in military applications.
4. DeepSeek was previously scrutinized in April over fears that China could gain a competitive edge in AI development.
5. Experts warn that unrestricted open-source AI models could decentralize innovation outside the U.S. and pose national security threats.
Description
Seven Republican senators are urging the Commerce Department to investigate whether open-source models like DeepSeek’s R1 pose risks.
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