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Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration for an intelligence briefing on Microsoft’s $1.5 billion investment in UAE-based artificial intelligence firm G42. Their concerns revolve around the transfer of sensitive technology and G42’s ties to China. Also Read: Elon Musk criticizes Sam Altman over hypercar video, renewing feud In a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Congressman Michael McCaul and John Moolenaar demanded a briefing before the deal would be approved. McCaul is the chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, while Moolenaar chairs the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.  Republicans raise concerns about technology transfer They stressed the importance of consultation with Congress and the need for proper rules regarding the transfer of technology of very sensitive US origin.  The lawmakers further expressed their concern over the rapid growth of the partnership, congress’s lack of involvement, and the absence of guidelines.  “We remain deeply concerned by attempts to move quickly to advance a partnership that involves the unprecedented transfer of highly sensitive, U.S.-origin technology, without congressional consultation or clearly defined regulations in place.”  The lawmakers’ letter  The US government is now proposing new export restrictions on many parts of AI technology as it is worried that such technology could be used by foes. US authorities are aware of AI as a technology that can change the approach to warfare and spying and, therefore, have started a competition to gain the lead in this area. The UAE and China have a strong scientific research relationship, and this creates other concerns as well.  The letter from McCaul and Moolenaar asked for an intelligence briefing from the NIC on whether G42 has links with the Chinese Communist Party, the People’s Liberation Army, or any part of China’s apparatus. They emphasized this as the assessment should be…

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