Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis is calling for a US-led AI standards body to review frontier models for national security risks. The proposed body would be a federally overseen public-private organization, initially voluntary and eventually mandatory for US deployment. This move aims to address risks associated with artificial general intelligence, including cybersecurity and biological threats.

US lawmakers are investigating the growing use of Chinese AI models by American companies, citing concerns over censorship, security risks, and the impact on domestic alternatives. The probe is specifically looking at companies such as Cursor and Airbnb, and the use of models like DeepSeek. This investigation highlights the complexities of the AI landscape and the need for careful consideration of the origins and implications of AI models.