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The actual text of the bill, referenced elsewhere, refers to import or export, which would theoretically make it illegal to download.

The relevant text from the bill:

PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION.—On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the importation into the United States of artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence technology or intellectual property developed or produced in the People’s Republic of China is prohibited

But if you download a model locally, it doesn't spy for CCP. Only if you use an app and send your query to be executed in China. Lawmakers seem to not understand such simple matters.

> Lawmakers seem to not understand such simple matters.

That's an understatement. There's only one person in congress that I trust to even kind of understand these issues and that's Senator Ron Wyden.

Thanks. I had skipped to the Unlawful Acts section.

Banning IP would also presumably render American companies unable to incorporate any advances that come from Chinese AI.

Ban on AI Technology Trade

U.S. individuals and companies cannot import AI technology or intellectual property from China.