H.R.8283

Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026

Introduced·4/15/26

The Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026 aims to protect U.S. artificial intelligence models from unauthorized extraction by foreign.

The Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026 seeks to safeguard U.S. artificial intelligence models from unauthorized extraction by foreign adversaries. It defines "model extraction attacks" as unauthorized attempts to replicate or improve another AI model using a closed-source AI model's capabilities. The Act mandates the Secretary of State to assess and report on entities engaging in such attacks and those facilitating them, known as "fraudulent account network providers." It also requires the creation of an "AI Model Extraction Attackers List" and the publication of best practices for.

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History

Apr 22

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 22

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

Apr 15

House

Introduced in House