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Barrasso: ‘With Growth of AI and Other Critical Technologies, Labs Must Take China Threat Seriously’

September 9, 2023

News – Sheridan Media

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources recently held a hearing to discuss recent advances in artificial intelligence and the Department of Energy’s role in ensuring U.S. competitiveness and security in emerging technologies. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is a ranking member of the committee and he said AI is rapidly transforming the world and it plays an important role in the energy sector.

Senator Barrasso

Barrasso said AI also raises some well documented concerns.

Senator Barrasso

Senator Barrasso said if the technologies aren’t property protected, it can create a national security risk.

Senator Barrasso

Barrasso closed his remarks by saying the Department of Energy and our national labs must take the China threat more seriously and we cannot let our technology fall into the hands of those in Beijing.

Last modified: September 9, 2023

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