Congress Urged to Pass Stricter AI Export Controls Against China

April 16, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC

The US must pursue a robust strategy to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence against China, which includes restricting powerful technology and countering chip smuggling efforts, policy experts are urging Congress.

“To ensure that we do not arm the enemy, we need to first hold the line on export controls and close the loopholes,” Dmitri Alperovitch, chair of think tank Silverado Policy Accelerator, testified Thursday before the House’s select panel focused on China. “Providing China with cutting-edge AI chips is the modern equivalent of selling rockets to the Soviets during the moon race.”

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