New bill takes aim at Chinese AI companies accused of copying American tech

A bipartisan bill would create an antitrust exemption allowing US AI companies to coordinate on security and share information about Chinese competitors accused of model distillation and IP theft. The legislation treats Chinese AI advancement as a national security threat and permits coordinated delays in deploying high-risk models.

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