Tech elite blame China for data center opposition
#DataCenters #ChinaInfluenceTech elites claim China funds local opposition to U.S. data centers, lacking evidence. OpenAI found limited Chinese influence with banned accounts. Independent researchers see no coordinated campaign. Public opposition remains strong, with 71% opposing data centers. read more
Former Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
#ChinaInfluence #IllegalAgentFormer Southern California mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, sharing propaganda without notifying U.S. authorities. She faces up to 10 years in prison after her October sentencing. read more
"Chinese Bot Network Targets Republican Candidates Ahead of 2024 Election"
#2024Election #ChinaInfluenceA China-linked troll network, Taizi Flood, targets US Republican candidates, including Senator Marco Rubio, in the run-up to the 2024 election according to Microsoft. Chinese embassy denies involvement. Rubio, along with others, faces cyber interference for criticizing Chinese policies. read more