China's AI Ambitions Raise Economic and Security Concerns for US
• China views AI as critical to economic and military goals; is accelerating AI weapons development • America relies on Chinese-connected companies to grow its AI industry, posing security risks • Microsoft hack exposed US officials' emails; retains ties to Chinese drone maker blacklisted by DOD • China steals $225B-$600B of US IP annually; laws mandate companies share data with government • US should mandate AI contractors adhere to CCP divestment standards to mitigate security threats