The Biden administration is considering plans to regulate the export of advanced AI models, such as ChatGPT, as part of its strategy to safeguard U.S. AI technology from China.
The Commerce Department is reportedly exploring measures to restrict the export of proprietary or closed-source AI models, which are considered critical components of artificial intelligence systems. This potential regulatory move aims to prevent adversaries from using advanced AI models for malicious purposes, including cyber attacks and the development of biological weapons.
The proposed regulations may be based on a threshold related to the computing power required to train AI models, as outlined in an executive order issued last October. While no final decisions have been made, the consideration of such measures reflects the U.S. government’s efforts to address national security concerns and counter China’s AI ambitions. However, implementing robust export controls on AI models poses significant challenges due to the rapid evolution of technology and the global nature of the AI industry.
Source: Reuters