Sen. Ted Cruz says data center opposition is a coordinated campaign
Sen. Ted Cruz, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, told Fox News Digital that opposition to U.S. data centers is part of a well‑funded, coordinated campaign. He compared the effort to anti‑fracking movements in the Middle East, arguing that China could use such tactics to push Americans toward Chinese AI.
Key points
- Sen. Ted Cruz claims data center opposition is a coordinated campaign
- OpenAI banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts likely from China
- Cruz warns China could use AI for espionage and propaganda
In June, OpenAI announced it had banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts that it believed originated in China. The company said the accounts were used to support covert influence operations that promoted narratives about data center costs. Cruz warned that if China wins the AI race, the technology could be used for espionage, propaganda, and surveillance.
The comments come as the U.S. debates data center policy amid concerns about foreign influence and the broader AI competition with China.
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foxnews.com · 27 September 2026
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