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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
US lawmaker question top US universities over Chinese nationals in sensitive STEM research
Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China has sent a letter to the leaders of Carnegie Mellon, Purdue University, Stanford University, the University of Illinois, the University of Maryland, and the University of Southern California, asking for details about their policies and practices related to the enrollment of Chinese national students in advanced STEM programs and their engagement in federally funded research, as reported by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP). The letter underscores the growing dangers associated with China's deliberate attempts to leverage American universities for technological and military gains. Intelligence officials have indicated that American campuses are vulnerable targets for espionage and intellectual property theft; however, prestigious universities continue to enroll significant numbers of Chinese nationals in crucial research programs, prioritising financial gain over the long-term national security and education of American students in vital fields, as stated in the SCCCP release. Also Read: Turbulence ahead: Elon Musk exits from DOGE, but now trouble awaits him at Tesla, SpaceX, and X "The Chinese Communist Party has established a well-documented, systematic pipeline to embed researchers in leading US institutions, providing them direct exposure to sensitive technologies with dual-use military applications," said Chairman Moolenaar. Live Events "America's student visa system has become a Trojan horse for Beijing, providing unrestricted access to our top research institutions and posing a direct threat to our national security. If left unaddressed, this trend will continue to displace American talent, compromise research integrity, and fuel China's technological ambitions at our expense," as quoted by the SCCCP release. "The United States is at a dangerous crossroads where the pursuit of short-term financial gains by academic institutions jeopardises long-term global technological leadership and national security. Our nation's universities, long regarded as the global standard for excellence and innovation, are increasingly used as conduits for foreign adversaries to illegally gain access to critical research and advanced technology. Nonetheless, too many US universities continue to prioritise financial incentives over the education of American students, domestic workforce development and national security," he said. Also read: TACO Trump: Jimmy Kimmel brutally trolls President on his show, asks 'How does it feel?' "They do so by admitting large numbers of Chinese nationals into advanced STEM programs, potentially at the expense of qualified Americans. Accordingly, we write to request information regarding your university's policies and oversight mechanisms concerning the enrollment of Chinese national undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students, their involvement in federally funded research, and the security of sensitive technologies developed on campus," the release said. The House Select Committee on the CCP will persist in examining how US educational institutions might be aiding the CCP's worldwide objectives and will seek policy measures to protect American technological supremacy, the announcement stated. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'China coming for your wallets too': Explosive testimony at US House committee exposing CCP warfare
The House Select Committee on China held a hearing on May 15 titled 'Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions,' focusing on preventing CCP aggression toward Taiwan. Experts, including Gen. Charles Flynn, Adm. Mark Montgomery, and Kurt Campbell, warned of rising military threats and economic risks to U.S. investments. The panel highlighted China's coercive tactics, systemic corruption, and urged stronger deterrence and safeguards to protect American interests. Show more Show less
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Stop the CCP now': Explosive hearing at US House Committee over deterring China's Taiwan blitz
The House Select Committee on China held a hearing on May 15 titled 'Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions,' focusing on preventing CCP aggression toward Taiwan. Experts, including Gen. Charles Flynn, Adm. Mark Montgomery, and Kurt Campbell, warned of rising military threats and economic risks to U.S. investments. The panel highlighted China's coercive tactics, systemic corruption, and urged stronger deterrence and safeguards to protect American interests. Show more Show less
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple users will hate the latest news from Capitol Hill
Apple () is finally taking another step toward the artificial intelligence (AI) market, but its efforts may be thwarted by an unexpected source. While its big-tech peers have rushed to pour money into their AI endeavors, Apple has opted to invest substantially less money in its own. That sparked concern among some experts that it would likely fall behind in the race to the newest technology frontier. 💰💸 💰💸 Despite these concerns, Apple continued moving forward, seemingly confident in its underwhelming AI strategy. It rolled out its Apple Intelligence platform to iPhone, iPad, and iMac users in October 2024. Now, the company is gearing up to finally advance its AI efforts, something many Apple enthusiasts likely will cheer. But a challenge from Capitol Hill might be about to get in the way at a highly pivotal time. Since its founding in 1976, Apple has focused on approaching technology differently than its competitors, a methodology championed by founder Steve Jobs. Given this part of its history, it makes sense that the company would take a different approach to AI than both its old and new Apple Intelligence has been mostly successful, despite some problems with tools such as news summarization, the company has recently focused on enhancing its AI features. This included making a deal with Chinese tech leader Alibaba () to add AI-powered features to the iPhones it sells in China. This plan seems to be in danger, though, as Apple's decision draws backlash from Capitol Hill on both sides of the aisle. At a time when tensions between Washington and Beijing are rising steadily, politicians are heavily scrutinizing Apple's deal with Alibaba on the grounds that it could help the Chinese company enhance its AI capabilities. Reports indicate that members of the Trump administration, as well as House Select Committee on China, have asked Apple leaders about the deal directly. Their questions centered around the data that Apple would have to share with Alibaba and whether the Chinese company would be making commitments to its country's regulators. Current White House officials aren't the only ones expressing strong concern regarding Apple's potential deal with Alibaba. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), the ranking member of his party on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has referred to Alibaba as a 'poster child for the Chinese Communist Party's military-civil fusion strategy. More Apple News: Apple iPhone decision will upset customers, appease White House Samsung drops sexy new smartphone, but Apple's making noise, too Apple CEO sends blunt message on tariffs impact He also accused Apple of having a lack of transparency regarding its intentions to make a deal with Alibaba, describing it as 'extremely disturbing.' So far, Apple has not issued any statements on the agreement or its plans to continue working with the Chinese company. This comes at an extremely critical time for Apple. President Donald Trump recently made it clear he isn't happy with the company's decision to shift iPhone production to India as a result of his trade war, despite its plans to invest $500 billion in U.S. manufacturing in the coming Capitol Hill is threatening to further complicate Apple's plans as the company maneuvers to continue expanding into one of its biggest markets, one whose government is still in heated trade negotiations with the Trump administration. 'Walking away from an Alibaba deal would have far graver consequences for Apple's business in China, which accounts for almost a fifth of the company's sales,' the New York Times reports. 'The partnership with the Chinese tech company is critical to bringing AI features to iPhones in one of the world's most highly regulated and competitive markets.' For Apple, that isn't just a loss of business, its a potential loss of market share. Chinese tech leaders like Huawei and Xiaomi are moving quickly to sell smartphones to domestic customers. Offering Aibaba's AI features could be a critical way that Apple remains competitive in the east Asian smartphone users will hate the latest news from Capitol Hill first appeared on TheStreet on May 20, 2025
The Hill
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Trump's careful balance on AI
The Big Story Amid the global race to dominate artificial intelligence (AI), President Trump is facing growing pressure to withhold emerging American technology from foreign adversaries while ensuring U.S. chipmakers dominate the global stage. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump's tech policy was a priority of his visit last week to the Middle East, where he signed a slew of multibillion-dollar AI deals between U.S. companies and Gulf countries. While the White House argued the investment will increase U.S. technology companies' global footprint, the idea of selling American-made AI chips to Gulf countries also raised security concerns back in the U.S. 'The Trump administration is trying to walk a geopolitical tightrope,' emerging tech and geopolitical researcher Tobias Feakin told The Hill. 'It wants to contain China's AI ambitions without choking off the global reach of its own tech champions,' Feakin added. 'That's an increasingly difficult balance to maintain in a world where supply chains, research ecosystems, and compute infrastructure are transnational by design.' The backlash is highlighting the dilemma the White House faces in balancing innovation and national security. AI chips are a critical component to the AI race, serving as the power for AI technology. The AI chips are specifically designed to meet the high demands of AI functions, which is not possible with traditional chips. Washington is increasingly concerned with China getting its hands on American tech, including if it comes through third-party deals. In response to those fears, both the Biden and Trump administrations have tightened export controls on advanced chips. Reports have circulated of U.S.-made chips being smuggled into China despite the tightened controls. Republican Rep. John Moolenaar (Mich.), the chair of the House Select Committee on China, said any AI deal needs 'scrutiny and verifiable guardrails.' While China has developed much closer economic ties to Persian Gulf countries, geopolitical experts note they do not compare to China's relations with U.S. adversaries like Iran and North Korea. When asked about the scrutiny over the deals, a White House spokesperson said the agreement will 'help ensure the global AI ecosystem will be built with American chips and use American models.' Read more in a full report Tuesday morning at Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter, we're Miranda Nazzaro and Julia Shapero — tracking the latest moves from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads How policy will be impacting the tech sector now and in the future: Trump signs bill cracking down on deepfake revenge porn President Trump signed a bill on Monday criminalizing the publication of nonconsensual sexually explicit 'deepfake' images and videos online, marking the first major technology safety bill signed during his second term. The president touted the bill as the 'first ever federal law to combat the distribution of explicit imagery posted without subjects' consent.' 'With the rise of AI image generation, … Warren warns against stablecoin bill ahead of floor vote Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is urging her colleagues to vote down updated stablecoin legislation, arguing it fails to sufficiently address concerns related to President Trump's crypto ties and leaves financial markets and consumers vulnerable. The GENIUS Act, which would create a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, is expected to head to the Senate floor again Monday, after Republicans and crypto-friendly … Key Senate Democrat backing stablecoin legislation Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) backed legislation Monday establishing a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, as Senate leadership prepares to bring the bill to the floor once again. Warner represents a key Democratic voice of support for the GENIUS Act ahead of a procedural vote to move forward with consideration of the bill, which is expected to take place Monday evening. 'The stablecoin market has reached nearly $250 … Khanna criticizes Trump agreement to put AI data center in Dubai: What about 'America First'? Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration's deal with the United Arab Emirates to build a massive artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Dubai, suggesting the president should have sought to build the hub on American soil. In an interview on ABC News's 'This Week,' the Silicon Valley congressman questioned whether the UAE deal aligns with the president's 'America First' philosophy. 'I don't … The Refresh News we've flagged from the intersection of tech and other topics: Crypto Corner Stablecoin bill heads back to Senate floor © Greg Nash Welcome to Crypto Corner, a daily feature focused on digital currency and its outlook in Washington. Legislation creating a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins is headed back to the Senate floor Monday, with a bit more wind at its back. The Senate will consider whether to move forward with consideration of the GENIUS Act once again, after an earlier vote failed in the face of Democratic pushback. 'This evening, we're going to once again vote to begin consideration of the GENIUS Act, and I'm hoping that the second time will be the charm,' Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on the floor Monday. 'We were here 11 days ago, Mr. President, in the same place when Democrats inexplicably chose to block this legislation,' he continued. When Senate leadership attempted to move the bill the first time, crypto-friendly Democrats pulled their support, accusing Repubicans of cutting off negotiations prematurely. They ultimately voted down the legislation. After two weeks of negotiations, the two sides appear to have reached an agreement on new bill text. In a memo last week, crypto-friendly Democrats touted 'major victories,' pointing to stronger anti-money laundering, national security and consumer protections provisions, and new restrictions on Big Tech's ability to issue stablecoins. The updated legislation has garnered the support of a key Democratic voice, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.). Warner voted to advance the bill out of the Senate Banking Committee in March but pulled his support alongside his fellow Democrats earlier this month. 'The GENIUS Act is a meaningful step forward,' he said in a statement Monday. 'It sets high standards for issuers, limits big tech overreach, and creates a safer, more transparent framework for digital assets.' 'It's not perfect, but it's far better than the status quo,' he added. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), ranking member on the Senate Banking Commitee and a longtime critic of the crypto industry, remains opposed to the legislation. 'Here we are again,' Warren said on the floor Monday, according to prepared remarks. 'So, what has changed with the bill? Not much. Its basic flaws remain unaddressed.' 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'Look they're losing their minds over Trump's success in securing the border, and … What Others are Reading Two key stories on The Hill right now: Supreme Court allows Trump to strip Venezuelans' temporary legal status over Jackson dissent The Supreme Court in an emergency order on Monday allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections the Biden administration gave … Read more Trump team tries to thread needle on Biden criticism after cancer news President Trump and his allies are trying to thread the needle as they take digs at former President Biden's fitness for office in the wake of his prostate … Read more What Others are Reading Opinions related to tech submitted to The Hill: You're all caught up. See you tomorrow! Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here
