The Pentagon has added Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD to its list of companies with alleged ties to China's military, warning U.S. firms of potential risks when working with the flagged company. The designation is part of ongoing efforts to identify Chinese entities that may pose security concerns to American businesses.

Separately, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Monday aimed at restricting the Pentagon's use of autonomous weapons systems powered by artificial intelligence. The Human Authority in Lethal Operations Act would require human involvement in decisions involving autonomous or semi-autonomous weapons that rely on AI technology.

The proposed legislation seeks to establish what Schiff calls a "clear chain of command" that would ensure a designated military commander retains final authority over lethal decisions made by AI-powered weapons systems. The bill represents growing Congressional concern about the military's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence in combat operations.

Meanwhile, Apple has been addressing privacy concerns related to its use of Google's AI models in its products. The company has downplayed worries that incorporating Google's artificial intelligence technology could compromise user privacy protections that Apple has long emphasized as a key differentiator.

The developments reflect broader tensions over AI technology in both military and commercial applications, as policymakers and companies navigate questions about oversight, security, and privacy in an rapidly evolving technological landscape.