Microsoft Navigates US-China AI Tensions
• Microsoft president Brad Smith recently met with Chinese officials and expressed willingness to aid China's digital transformation, raising concerns in Congress.
• Lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Mike Gallagher warn Microsoft against getting too close with China over AI amid national security worries.
• Microsoft seeks to balance keeping access to China's massive market with addressing US government worries about working with an adversary.
• Critics caution China could exploit Microsoft technology for harmful purposes as both nations race for AI dominance.
• Microsoft operates AI research labs in China that have helped the country become an AI leader, further worrying US lawmakers.