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The US has been watching DeepSeek since late 2023 and still has a way to beat it, Biden's former AI advisor says


Published on 2025-03-06 06:40:39 - Insider
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  • "We had been watching DeepSeek in the White House since November 2023 or thereabouts, when they put out their first coding system," Ben Buchanan said during the latest episode of

The article discusses the U.S. government's monitoring of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, since late 2023, as highlighted by Ben Buchanan, a former AI advisor to President Biden. Despite concerns about DeepSeek's potential to challenge U.S. AI dominance, Buchanan remains optimistic about America's ability to maintain its lead in AI technology. He points out that the U.S. has significant advantages in terms of talent, investment, and infrastructure. The article also touches on the broader implications of AI in national security, with the U.S. government taking steps to ensure AI development aligns with national interests, including through export controls and investment restrictions aimed at preventing technology transfer to potential adversaries. However, Buchanan emphasizes that the U.S. should not only focus on restrictions but also on fostering innovation and collaboration to stay ahead in the AI race.

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