Two Republican-led House committees are investigating Airbnb and Cursor maker Anysphere for their use of Chinese artificial intelligence models. The probes reflect broader congressional efforts to limit national security risks and counter China's AI advancement.
The House Homeland Security Committee and House China Select Committee have launched investigations into the two companies' reliance on Chinese AI systems, according to letters obtained by Semafor.
The inquiries target Airbnb, the vacation rental platform, and Anysphere, which develops Cursor, a popular AI-powered coding platform. Both companies have integrated Chinese AI models into their operations.
The move aligns with Republican priorities to scrutinize American tech firms' dependencies on Chinese technology. Congressional leaders have expressed concern that such partnerships could pose risks to national security and undermine US competitiveness in the global AI race.
The committees are examining whether these relationships create vulnerabilities in critical sectors and whether they facilitate technology transfer that could benefit Beijing's AI capabilities.
Anysphere's Cursor has gained significant traction among developers as a code-writing assistant. Airbnb's use of Chinese AI models appears related to platform operations and user-facing features.
The investigations are part of a wider congressional focus on AI supply chains and the geopolitical implications of technology partnerships. Recent legislation and oversight efforts have increasingly centered on preventing US companies from bolstering adversarial nations' technological capabilities.
Both companies have not yet publicly responded to the committee inquiries. The probes could lead to recommendations for policy changes, including potential restrictions on which AI models American companies can use or integrate into their products.
The timing reflects heightened tensions between the US and China over artificial intelligence dominance, with lawmakers from both parties viewing AI development as critical to future economic and military advantages.
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