In a letter to the Co-Chairs of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology as well as the FBI Director, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voices concern about foreign influence campaigns targeting AI development in the US. The letter cites recent investigations by the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Power the Future, which allege that foreign actors have engaged in a coordinated effort to slow AI development and the building of related infrastructure in the US. For example, the cited investigations allege that foreign entities or individuals have funded U.S. nonprofits to advocate against AI data infrastructure through environmental litigation or other methods. The letter concludes by requesting a briefing on how the Administration is investigating the matter.
Tags: 119th (2025-2026) | environmental | foreign influence
