The United States must ensure the next chapter of responsible innovation is written in America, not in China, lawmakers and witnesses told a congressional hearing on Thursday as they sounded the alarm over US-China competition for global supremacy in Artificial Intelligence (AI).“Cyber security and national security must be taken seriously. The United States cannot afford to let China or any other adversary gain a technological edge in Artificial Intelligence,” said Tim Scott, chairman of the US Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.No contest matters more for America’s future than to beat China in Artificial Intelligence, said US Senator Jim Banks, a Republican from Indiana. “The nation that leads in AI will set the terms of the world’s economy and command the high ground in military power.”
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THU · 2026-06-11 · 21:51 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0611-83714
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US lawmakers warn next revolution in AI race must be in America, not China
US lawmakers and witnesses warned during a congressional hearing on Thursday that the United States must lead the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, rather than China. They expressed concern over the US-China competition for global AI supremacy, emphasizing that cybersecurity and national security are paramount.
Lucy QuagginSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-11 · 21:51 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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US lawmakers and witnesses warned during a congressional hearing on Thursday that the United States must lead the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, rather than China. They expressed concern over the US-China competition for global AI supremacy, emphasizing that cybersecurity and national security are paramount. Lawmakers stated that the US cannot allow China or any other adversary to gain a technological advantage in AI, as leadership in this field will determine the future of the global economy and military power. The hearing highlighted the urgency for the US to secure its position in AI development to safeguard its future.
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The United States cannot afford to let China or any other adversary gain a technological edge in artificial intelligence.
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Cyber security and national security must be taken seriously.
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The nation that leads in AI will set the terms of the world’s economy and command the high ground in military power.
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The United States must ensure the next chapter of responsible innovation is written in America, not in China.
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