US Lawmakers Probe Companies Using Chinese AI Models

US lawmakers have launched an investigation into American companies that use Chinese AI models for operational efficiency. DoorDash, the food delivery giant, is at the center of the probe after publicly acknowledging its use of the Kimi model from Moonshot AI, a Chinese developer.

The company cited superior quality and lower costs compared to American alternatives as reasons for adopting the model.

However, lawmakers are scrutinizing these companies' data security and risk assessments, sending detailed information requests to DoorDash, Coinbase, Airbnb, and Siemens.

Coinbase's involvement in the probe matters particularly for crypto investors, as the exchange reportedly uses Chinese AI models for operational efficiency.