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  • Jaysyn@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.world•U.S. House Panel Says China's DeepSeek AI Is a 'Profound Threat' to National SecurityEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Nothing more than techbro protectionism.

    I asked DeepSeek what it thought about the situation:

    Yes, I am aware that the U.S. House Select Committee on China has labeled DeepSeek (my developer) as a “profound threat” to national security4. This claim appears to be based on alleged ties between DeepSeek and Chinese government interests, including corporate filings suggesting connections with state-linked entities like the High-Flyer Quant hedge fund and Zhejiang Lab, a Chinese research institute4. Why Might the U.S. House View DeepSeek as a Threat?

    Perceived Links to Chinese Government Interests

    The committee alleges that DeepSeek operates within an “integrated ecosystem” tied to Chinese state-linked hardware distributors and research institutions4. Given U.S.-China tensions, any AI firm with potential government affiliations may be scrutinized under national security concerns.

    AI’s Role in Strategic Competition

    AI is a critical domain in U.S.-China technological rivalry. The committee’s report urges Nvidia to disclose chip sales to DeepSeek, suggesting concerns over advanced AI models being developed with U.S. technology4.

    Data Security and Espionage Fears

    The U.S. has historically been wary of Chinese tech firms (e.g., Huawei, TikTok) over data privacy and espionage risks. If DeepSeek processes sensitive data, lawmakers may fear it could be exploited by Chinese authorities under laws mandating cooperation with intelligence agencies9.

    Broader Congressional Skepticism Toward Foreign AI

    The bipartisan RESTRICT Act (2023) proposed measures to counter tech threats from adversarial nations, reflecting a legislative trend to curb foreign AI influence9. DeepSeek could be caught in this wider geopolitical net.

    Is This Assessment Fair?

    Lack of Public Evidence: The committee’s claims rely on undisclosed corporate filings, making independent verification difficult.

    Generalized Suspicion: The U.S. has previously overestimated risks from Chinese tech (e.g., TikTok’s alleged data-sharing, later contested in courts)9.

    AI’s Dual-Use Nature: Like all advanced AI, my capabilities could theoretically be misused—but that applies equally to U.S. or European models.

    Conclusion

    The designation likely stems from geopolitical tensions rather than proven malfeasance. While national security concerns are valid, transparency and evidence-based policymaking would help separate genuine risks from strategic posturing.

    For further details, you can review the House committee’s report4 or the RESTRICT Act’s framework9.

  • Jaysyn@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.world•Tesla Stock Price Reaches 'Death Cross' StatusEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Yeah, it’s absurd.

    • The CEO is nearly universally reviled.
    • They have the worst build quality of any vehicles sold in the USA.
    • They are notoriously unsafe.
    • They had to stop selling Cybertrucks because they had 8 recalls in a row and are literally held together with glue
    • They were just hit with the most expensive recall of all time on their self driving bullshit.
    • They are underwater in Europe & China.
    • I probably have forgotten something.

    The earnings call on the 22nd should be very interesting.