June 10, 2026

Sen. Tom Cotton Urges DOJ to Investigate Chinese Influence on U.S. AI Amid OpenAI Report

Senator Tom Cotton called for a Justice Department investigation into Chinese efforts to undermine U.S. AI infrastructure.
OpenAI reported that Chinese propagandists have used its chatbot to influence U.S. debates over tariffs and data centers, indicating a broader campaign against American AI.
Cotton argues that these actions threaten U.S. economic and national security in the global AI race.