Lawmaker Asks AI Firms About Chinese Data Risks
Congressman Ro Khanna has asked leading US artificial intelligence companies to share details on any attempts by China to access sensitive model weights. The lawmaker warns that such data thefts could undermine national security and erode the technological edge held by the United States.
A leading lawmaker is demanding transparency from top American AI developers regarding potential security breaches by China, warning that the theft of model weights could erase the United States' technological edge. The inquiry highlights mounting national security concerns over proprietary source code and algorithmic parameters at major labs. Lawmakers warn that unauthorized access to advanced model parameters threatens national safety and global economic standing.
