U.S. lawmakers are requesting a briefing on Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in UAE-based AI firm G42 due to concerns about the potential transfer of sensitive technology and G42's historic ties to China(1). They seek an intelligence assessment before the deal advances to a second phase involving the transfer of export-restricted semiconductor chips and model weights, enhancing AI models' capability to emulate human reasoning.
Why are U.S. lawmakers requesting a briefing on the deal?
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