Microsoft’s cozy AI ties with China raise eyebrows on Capitol Hill

US lawmakers are warning Microsoft against cultivating cozy ties with China as it develops AI technology - even as the tech giant's president Brad Smith has lately touted increased collaboration with the American adversary. During a meeting with China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao earlier this month, Smith reportedly said the Big Tech firm was willing to "actively participate in the digital transformation of China's economy." At the summit, which centered on AI and other diplomatic issues, China said it hoped Microsoft would play a "constructive role" on AI cooperation. Smith's visit raised alarms among US lawmakers and other critics…