U.S. lawmakers request information from DoorDash on use of Chinese AI models

Two U.S. House committees have sent a bipartisan request to DoorDash seeking information about its use of Chinese AI models, making it the latest company in a joint investigation into potential national security risks. The request follows similar inquiries to other tech firms and reflects growing congressional scrutiny of AI supply chains and data flows. DoorDash, a major food delivery platform, has not yet publicly responded. The committees are examining whether the use of such models could expose sensitive data or undermine U.S. technological competitiveness. This is part of a broader effort to regulate AI dependencies on foreign adversaries.

Global Impact

Politically, this escalates U.S.-China tech decoupling, potentially influencing other Western nations to adopt similar restrictions. Economically, it could disrupt AI supply chains and increase costs for companies reliant on Chinese AI models.