The government wants to rein in powerful AI, but there are downsides

# Government Is Tightening Control Over Advanced AI Technology The U.S. government is taking steps to prevent other countries—particularly China—from accessing America's most powerful AI systems, worried they could pose national security risks. New legislation would require AI companies to report suspicious foreign users to the government, while the Trump administration is also restricting who can buy the newest AI models from companies like OpenAI. The challenge is balancing security concerns with innovation: these restrictions could slow AI development and limit what American companies can sell globally.
The government is stepping up its push to rein in powerful AI models that it believes could endanger national security. On June 26, Representatives Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, and John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, introduced the bipartisan Cloud Security Act, which would have AI
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