A new bill introduced in the US legislature is taking aim at Chinese artificial intelligence companies accused of copying American technology. The proposed legislation seeks to hold these firms accountable for alleged intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers. According to lawmakers, several Chinese AI companies have been involved in the theft of sensitive American tech, which has been used to gain an unfair competitive advantage.
The bill, which was introduced on a recent date, has been met with support from various industry groups and lawmakers who are concerned about the impact of Chinese tech companies on the US economy. The legislation would give the US government greater authority to investigate and punish Chinese companies that engage in IP theft and other unfair trade practices.
Lawmakers have singled out several major Chinese AI firms, including those involved in the development of advanced technologies such as facial recognition and natural language processing. These companies have been accused of using stolen American tech to develop their own products and services, which are then sold in China and other countries.
Original news story via NBC News.