US lawmakers are emphasizing the need for America to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, warning against China gaining a technological edge. Cybersecurity and national security are paramount concerns.

The United States must ensure the next chapter of responsible innovation is written in America, not in China, lawmakers and witnesses told a congressional hearing on Thursday as they sounded the alarm over US-China competition for global supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI). “Cyber security and national security must be taken seriously. The United States cannot afford to let China or any other adversary gain a technological edge in artificial intelligence,” said Tim Scott, chairman of the.....