US lawmakers probe and seek to limit use of Chinese AI models amid security and ideological concerns.

US lawmakers are investigating the growing use of Chinese AI models by American companies due to concerns over security risks and ideological influence from Beijing. Chinese AI models have become popular because they close the performance gap with US models and are cheaper, but lawmakers fear they may embed Chinese Communist Party narratives and censorship. Committees are exploring strategies including federal procurement bans and promoting US alternatives to prevent Chinese AI dominance. The investigation also examines whether the US has a strong enough AI strategy to compete globally and protect cybersecurity interests.