US TIGHTENS DATA SECURITY AS AI RACE ACCELERATES
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The US government is accelerating efforts to secure data and enforce compliance among domestic computing companies amid national security concerns tied to AI development. The push reflects broader efforts to maintain technological advantage as global competition for AI dominance intensifies.
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