Lawmakers Call for Investigation into Alleged Foreign Influence in Anti-Data Center Campaigns

Summary

Lawmakers are urging acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate alleged foreign influence, particularly from China and Russia, in campaigns against the construction of data centers in the U.S., fearing it could hinder American leadership in AI development. The concerns highlight the involvement of foreign-linked organizations and individuals like Neville Roy Singham, who allegedly funds pro-Chinese Communist Party groups.