US weighs controls on cloud access to Chinese AI models
US policymakers are debating expanding export controls to block remote cloud access to advanced AI chips after the Chinese startup Moonshot released Kimi K3, a model that reportedly trained using an Nvidia GB300 accessed in Thailand. Lawmakers have advanced the Remote Access Security Act after the House passed it, and a bipartisan Senate version awaits a vote. Major US cloud providers such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google oppose such measures, warning of higher compliance costs and competitive impacts, while officials say allied participation would be needed to make controls effective.
US may expand export controls to block cloud access to AI chips.
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A new Chinese model called Kimi K3 was released and drew attention. The White House and lawmakers want to stop remote use of advanced chips. Next steps could include a Senate vote and allied coordination.
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