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AI infrastructure, governance and US-China tensions

Tech giants accelerate global AI data-center buildout while US officials accuse Chinese firms of model distillation and Obama calls for Democratic action on AI oversight.

4 stories160 sourcesUpdated Sep 13, 2026

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Sep 13, 2026
Tech billionaires funnel tens of billions into India AI data centers and cloud projects.
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Obama urges Democrats to treat AI as defining policy issue with public governance framework.
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US cyber officials accuse Chinese firms including Alibaba and DeepSeek of illicit model distillation.
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German firms increased investment in China by about €5.6 billion in first half of 2026 while U.S. investment fell nearly two-thirds.
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German Firms Lift China Investment by One-Third as US Outlays Fall

German firms increased investment in China by about €5.6 billion in the first half of 2026, roughly one-third more than a year earlier, while U.S. investment fell nearly two-thirds to about €4.3 billion, signaling a pronounced shift in global corporate strategy amid tariffs and policy uncertainty under President Donald Trump.

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Tech

Tech Giants Drive Global AI Infrastructure Expansion

AI infrastructure spending is accelerating globally, with data-center demand lifting suppliers like Volex and Broadcom, while major tech billionaires are funneling tens of billions into India’s AI-focused data centers and cloud projects. At the same time, Elon Musk’s push to turn SpaceX and Tesla into AI-driven empires continues to reshape valuations and investor sentiment, even as questions linger over margins and achievable market caps.

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Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI

Barack Obama urged Democrats to treat artificial intelligence as a defining policy issue, calling for a public framework on AI governance, safety and its economic implications, and for 2028 candidates to make AI a central plank. He warned that rapid, private‑sector progress requires timely oversight and a broad public conversation, noting concerns raised by AI researchers about potential risks and urging leadership to shape the debate if Democrats regain the House.

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U.S. Agencies Accuse Six Chinese Firms of AI Copying

U.S. cyber and law-enforcement officials accuse Chinese AI companies, including Alibaba and DeepSeek, of industrial-scale distillation—illicitly using outputs from American models to train their own—likely with Chinese government awareness. The allegations come as the United States prepares for Xi Jinping’s visit and planned AI-safety talks, underscoring ongoing tech-tied tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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