House Committee Chair Investigates Nonprofits Over China Ties in Data Center Opposition
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Jeff Stein
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Summary
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) is investigating U.S. nonprofits that receive funding from China, alleging they are stirring domestic opposition to data centers to benefit China in the AI race. Smith claims these groups are trying to "sow discord and chaos within the American citizenry" and is calling on the Treasury Secretary to take action, potentially escalating tensions in the broader U.S.-China competition over artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Smith, who has launched his own investigations, is calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bes
nonprofits are trying to 'sow discord and chaos within the American citizenry' to China's benefit
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