A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit United States persons from advancing artificial intelligence capabilities within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1/30/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 321 is a proposed legislation that aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to prevent American individuals or entities from enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities in the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to prohibit any activities that would contribute to the development of AI technology in China, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for this restriction.

The legislation is designed to address the growing concerns about China's rapid advancement in artificial intelligence and the potential risks it poses to US interests. By restricting the transfer of AI technology to China, the bill aims to protect American technological superiority and prevent the potential misuse of AI capabilities by the Chinese government.

In addition to prohibiting the advancement of AI capabilities in China, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the bill is intended to safeguard US national security interests by limiting the transfer of AI technology to China and preventing any potential threats that may arise from China's advancements in this field.
Congress
119

Number
S - 321

Introduced on
2025-01-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 321 is a proposed legislation that aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to prevent American individuals or entities from enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities in the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to prohibit any activities that would contribute to the development of AI technology in China, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for this restriction.

The legislation is designed to address the growing concerns about China's rapid advancement in artificial intelligence and the potential risks it poses to US interests. By restricting the transfer of AI technology to China, the bill aims to protect American technological superiority and prevent the potential misuse of AI capabilities by the Chinese government.

In addition to prohibiting the advancement of AI capabilities in China, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, the bill is intended to safeguard US national security interests by limiting the transfer of AI technology to China and preventing any potential threats that may arise from China's advancements in this field.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit United States persons from advancing artificial intelligence capabilities within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.