Moolenaar: China Exploits America's Open Society in AI Debates

In a new report, OpenAI has published findings that show that individuals in China recently attempted to use ChatGPT to generate messaging against the America's use of tariffs, and the development of data centers in U.S. communities. OpenAI’s report also concludes that the social media campaigns initiated on these topics received “no authentic engagement.”

"There are legitimate questions about data centers and Americans deserve answers as companies work to build infrastructure we need for our nation’s future. We are blessed to live in a free and open society where we can debate these topics. Unfortunately, the Chinese Communist Party exploits our openness and works to divide Americans through its United Front organizations and other entities. Its state-run media has published English-language articles overtly attempting to divide Americans on the construction of data centers, and some elements in China are attempting to do so by more disguised methods. My committee and I will continue to investigate potential Chinese malign influence in the data center debate, and I hope all Americans involved in these debates will treat one another with respect,” said Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China.

Earlier this week, China announced it is pursuing a five-year (of course) $295 billion plan to build data centers across China.

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