Trump meets AI giants, Senate Dems decry ‘unpredictable’ governance—and cheap Chinese AI looms as giant security risk
CSET Georgetown 2 months ago 18 ● 13 sources
Trump administration officials met with AI company leaders while Senate Democrats criticized the administration's unpredictable approach to AI regulation, and security experts warn that China's cheaper, open-weight AI models are gaining competitive advantage by positioning themselves as responsible alternatives. The concern centers on how regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. is pushing businesses toward Chinese AI solutions that offer lower costs and greater flexibility. This shift threatens U.S. competitiveness and national security as China gains influence over global AI development and deployment.
