# US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantage

https://mins.news/en/item/25171

- Reuters, 2026-08-18 13:25 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-advisory-body-says-chinas-data-dominance-gives-it-ai-advantage-2026-08-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a845d37c69d290001819114

> A U.S. congressional advisory body said on Tuesday that China is commercialising and monetising data as a strategic national asset to advance its AI and technology objectives, potentially giving it an edge over the United States in the AI race.

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