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US senator wants to fine and jail those who use DeepSeek

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The Chinese AI chatbot “DeepSeek” has caused a lot of controversy in recent weeks. Although DeepSeek was launched in 2023, it became popular after the introduction of the “R1” model, which performs just as well as its competitors while using fewer resources. However, the Chinese AI may soon be banned in the US – with fines and imprisonment for those who use it. more…

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CoinGeek

US bill proposes 20-year imprisonment for DeepSeek users

A new bill by Missouri Senator Josh Hawley proposes a fine of up to $1M and up to 20 years in jail for exporting and importing AI products from China. The post US bill proposes 20-year imprisonment for DeepSeek users appeared first on CoinGeek.

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New Law Could Impose a $1 Million Fine for Using DeepSeek

American lawmakers are addressing the rise of DeepSeek, with one proposing a law that would fine users as much as $1 million for using it. Senator Josh Hawley has introduced “Decoupling America’s Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025,” a bill that would criminalize the use of DeepSeek. The bill is designed to prohibit U.S. citizens from advancing China’s AI capabilities. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to pro…

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DeepSeek and other Chinese AIs might be banned in the US

The controversy surrounding DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence company, continues to grow. Experts and authorities have detected multiple “red flags” that point to potential risks to user privacy and even national security. Now, a bill from a senator proposes big fines and jail time for using DeepSeek in the country. Senator proposes fines and jail for using DeepSeek in the US Josh Hawley, a Republican senator, has filed a bill that s…

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DeepSeek and other Chinese AIs might be banned in the US - WiredFocus

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DeepSeek hit 33.7 million users in January—but is a crackdown imminent?

In the span of a month, DeepSeek has gone from an obscure venture to a global sensation, upending Silicon Valley’s hierarchy in the artificial intelligence race and sparking a regulatory firestorm. The company’s open-source V3 and R1 models, launched in January, have fueled an adoption surge that is already forcing industry heavyweights—and governments—to take notice. Yet, as with any disruptive force, DeepSeek’s ascent has come with baggage. Go…

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US Senator Proposes Fines And Jail Time For DeepSeek Users

The Chinese AI chatbot “DeepSeek” has stirred significant debate in recent weeks. Launched in 2023, it gained traction following the release of the “R1” model, which matches its competitors in performance while being more resource-efficient. Nevertheless, DeepSeek could potentially face a ban in the US, leading to fines and possible imprisonment for users. The US might ban the Chinese AI DeepSeek This is the aim of Republican Senator Josh Hawley…

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