WATCH: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) underscores China's weaponization of AI technology to commit human rights abuses

WATCH: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) underscores China's weaponization of AI technology to commit human rights abuses f t # Washington,
Jan 14, 2026 | comments At today’s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, “ Winning the AI Arms Race Against the Chinese Communist Party ,” senior member Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) raised serious concerns about the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s weaponization of AI technology to violate international human rights standards and spread disinformation about historical events, such as Tiananmen Square. Watch his exchange with witness Matt Pottinger, former Deputy U.S. National Security Advisor, by clicking here . ### f t #