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 at $1.5 billion deal signing in April 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...