PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US

PRC-linked actors are weaponizing AI to influence U.S. tech policy debates on tariffs, data centers, and ChatGPT narratives. This signals a new front in the 2026 AI economy: state-aligned disinformation as an operational risk for AI firms and regulators. Expect increased demand for AI-native threat detection, tighter export controls, and industry-wide trust verification standards to safeguard market integrity.