Second Thoughts

China hawks in Congress debate Microsoft-G42 deal

The companies are now in initial talks for a follow-on agreement that could include the transfer of cutting-edge U.S. technology to the Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence firm

Emirates News Agency

IHC Chairman Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed with Microsoft President Brad Smith and G42 CEO Peng Xiao

May 27, 2024

Congressional China hawks are raising red flags over Microsoft’s $1.5 billion investment in Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence firm G42, Politico reports.

The deal, brokered with the help of the U.S. Commerce Department, was in part aimed at...