Washington lawmakers are exploring ways to engage top AI talent from China as the US seeks to stay competitive in the rapidly advancing AI field.

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Melanie Hart from the Atlantic Council suggested that attracting skilled engineers, particularly those from the Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek, could benefit the US.

The hearing also addressed the importance of balancing talent acquisition with the protection of intellectual property and national security amid.

This session reflects ongoing discussions about competitive strategies in the AI sector amid persistent tensions between the US and China.