Senators See China as Biggest Threat, Differ on Responses to Russia, TikTok
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Senators Warner and Rubio see China as the biggest long-term threat, investing heavily in emerging technologies like AI to try to surpass the US. Views differ on exactly where China stands vs the US in AI currently.
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Russia remains an immediate threat that requires pushback, including continued support for Ukraine. Senators disagree on linking Ukraine aid to border security.
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Misinformation and election interference by adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran is likely to be a major risk in 2024. Steps are needed to boost public awareness and media literacy.
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There are bipartisan concerns about TikTok's China ties and data collection posing national security risks. Views differ on the right policy approach.
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While the US still leads in innovation, there are worries about China's advances in areas like bioengineering and control of supply chains. Policies are needed to incentivize technology development and manufacturing.