Bernie Sanders holds Capitol Hill panel with Chinese AI governance officials

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

Sen. Sanders and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez are pushing for a federal moratorium on new AI data centers, drawing criticism for including Xue Lan and Zeng Yi, Chinese AI governance leaders, in a Capitol Hill discussion.
The event, also featuring MIT’s Max Tegmark, focuses on AI existential risk and international cooperation. Critics, including lawmakers and industry groups, warn Sanders’ proposals could undermine US AI competitiveness against China’s top-down governance approach.
Sanders’ bill faces bipartisan opposition, with concerns it would slow innovation and benefit China. Chinese officials advocate for expanded international AI governance, while US critics argue for a free-market strategy to maintain technological leadership.

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