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Tim Walberg: “If we don't control [AI and data], China will.”

Featuring: Tim Walberg, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, District 5

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Congressman Tim Walberg 7-17-26

Published | Video Starts at 07:18

They want to control AI, they want to control data, and data centers are being attacked now and again. That's up to each individual local community to decide. But you got to stop and think. If we don't control [AI and data], China will. They want to do that. And if they can do those things, they also can influence elections. (07:18–07:21)

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Asserts that China will control AI and data if the U.S. does not.

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