GOP Lawmakers Urge DOJ Probe of $23.6 Billion Data Center Opposition Over China, Russia Claims
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
GOP Lawmakers Urge DOJ Probe of $23.6 Billion Data Center Opposition Over China, Russia Claims
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Summary
Rep. Lance Gooden and other GOP lawmakers asked acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate whether foreign-linked groups are driving campaigns to block U.S. data centers.
The letter argues China and Russia are trying to slow U.S. AI development by backing opposition to facilities that provide the computing power, electricity and storage AI systems need.
Bitcoin Policy Institute said the Party for Socialism and Liberation has organized anti-data-center efforts in at least 14 states, targeting roughly $23.6 billion in AI investment.
Lawmakers also cited OpenAI, which said it banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts likely originating from China for influence operations aimed at shaping debate on U.S. AI and tech policy.
The appeal folds in scrutiny of Neville Roy Singham, a Shanghai-based American businessman Fox says has funneled $278 million to pro-CCP nonprofit networks and is already under a Southern District of New York grand jury probe.
How will the clash between massive AI energy demands and covert international influence operations reshape the future of global technological dominance?