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The Chinese AI chatbot “DeepSeek” has caused a lot of controversy in recent weeks. Although DeepSeek was launched in 2023, it became popular after the introduction of the “R1” model, which performs just as well as its competitors while using fewer resources. However, the Chinese AI may soon be banned in the US – with fines and imprisonment for those who use it.
The US might ban the Chinese AI DeepSeek
At least that’s what Republican Senator Josh Hawley wants with a new bill filled this week. According to the bill, the…