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China ‘throwing gasoline on the fire’ in AI data centers race, say lawmakers
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
U.S. Representatives Jason Smith and John Moolenaar stated that China is using tax-exempt nonprofits to advance its artificial intelligence infrastructure development while conducting what they characterized as an influence campaign targeting American AI policy. Smith and Moolenaar did not provide specific examples or supporting documentation in their statement. The two lawmakers represent districts in Missouri and Michigan respectively.
