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The Download: energy transmission and US threats against Chinese AI

Technology
United States
Started July 26, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags During a heat wave on July 3, New York State’s grid imported enough electricity from Canada to meet about…

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
The U.S. should engage in dialogue with China to establish clear boundaries on AI development.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
The U.S. must invest in its own AI capabilities to effectively counter Chinese advancements.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
Concerns about Chinese AI should not overshadow the urgent need for renewable energy integration in the U.S. grid.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
The U.S. should prioritize domestic energy transmission improvements over geopolitical tensions with China.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
Whether or not the US restricts AI exports, it must maintain transparent criteria for what technologies are controlled and why.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
Energy security and technological security are separate policy domains and should not be conflated in trade or infrastructure decisions.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
The U.S. should not sacrifice technological collaboration with allies out of fear of competition from China.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
The U.S. must address its own energy infrastructure before imposing restrictions on Chinese AI technologies.
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Any national security policy affecting technology or energy markets must include measurable outcomes and regular public assessment of effectiveness.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Jul 26, 2026
Treating AI development as a zero-sum competition will accelerate a destabilising arms race rather than establish shared safety standards.
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