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Scott Bessent Warns US 'Can't Pause' AI Race With China: 'There Is No Day After Tomorrow' if Beijing Wins

Sep 8, 2026 · 10:54 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Scott Bessent Warns US 'Can't Pause' AI Race With China: 'There Is No Day After Tomorrow' if Beijing Wins

Scott Bessent defended the U.S. AI race with China while criticizing data centers over growing community opposition.

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A government leader says the U.S. needs to keep building AI really fast or China might win the race. This matters because it shows leaders think AI is super important, which could mean more money and focus flowing toward AI companies.

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