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Tom Cotton Warns of Chinese Social-Media Influence Ahead of Trump-Xi Talks
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, warned that China is using social media and artificial intelligence to influence American public opinion. Speaking ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Cotton also highlighted concerns over Taiwan, AI competition and broader U.S. national security.
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The warning comes amid documented concerns about China-linked online influence operations. X said in August it identified a suspected network of about 200,000 inauthentic Chinese accounts, including accounts attempting to shape U.S. debate around AI and data centres.
Trump-Xi talks are expected to put AI competition, advanced chips, technology restrictions and security issues high on the agenda. Taiwan and safeguards around military uses of AI are also among the major areas of U.S.-China friction.
Aug 2026: X reports suspected China-linked influence network
Sep 2026: Concerns grow over AI-powered influence campaigns
Sep 23: Cotton discusses China, AI and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Next: Attention turns to the U.S.-China summit and any agreements on AI, trade and security.
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