US Lawmakers to Introduce Bill to Weaken Overseas Sales of Chinese AI Tools

(Central News Agency, Washington, 19th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) According to a copy obtained by Reuters, bipartisan U.S. federal senators will unveil a bill tomorrow aimed at curbing the overseas sales of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The bill, proposed by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would establish an office within the State Department to provide subsidies for allied governments to purchase American technology and streamline the procurement process. If passed, a $500 million fund would be created to help finance the initiative. The details of the bill, first disclosed by Reuters, seek to bolster the 'Pax Silica' initiative promoted by the Trump administration. This plan aims to reduce dependence on China and strengthen cooperation among allies by securing access to critical minerals and other essential raw materials for the AI supply chain. 'Our competition with China is at its core about our ability to develop and promote future technologies to our partners,' Shaheen said in a statement. 'This legislation sends a message to the world: the United States will compete on technology, and we can offer a better deal.' The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The U.S. bill will seek to simplify the process for foreign governments to purchase American AI models, chips, and other related software and hardware, as well as telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity products, biotechnology, and cloud computing systems. 'Unlike Communist China, our technology is proven, reliable, and secure,' Ricketts said in a statement. He added that if passed, the bill 'will reduce vulnerabilities from foreign adversaries and ensure U.S. and allied dominance in technology.'