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

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed with Microsoft's Brad Smith and G42 CEO and Vice Chair of Microsoft, and G42 CEO Peng Xiao at $1.5 billion deal signing in April (Emirates News Agency)

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 bringing...