Senator Husted and colleagues urged the Commerce Secretary to assess risks from Chinese AI models, emphasizing national security concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and fellow Republicans have urged Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to assess security vulnerabilities associated with Chinese open-source AI models, specifically referencing DeepSeek. They express concern that such models, notably R1, exhibit risks including the potential generation of harmful content due to insufficient safety testing.
The lawmakers assert that China has strategically embraced open-source AI to enhance its competitive position against the U.S. in the AI landscape. Husted has previously worked on legislation aimed at restricting DeepSeek’s operations within U.S. federal networks, emphasizing national security implications.
This letter aligns with ongoing governmental efforts to mitigate risks from Chinese technology, citing past instances like the removal of Huawei equipment from U.S. networks due to espionage fears. Several states and allies have already moved to prevent DeepSeek from operating on their devices.
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Jon Husted Bill Proposals
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- S.2529: A bill to increase the clarity and predictability of the process for developing applications for Rx-to-nonprescription switches.
- S.2434: A bill to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
- S.2241: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
- S.2117: Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act
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- S.1950: Susan Muffley Act of 2025
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Husted disclosed $302.4K of spending. This was the 160th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
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