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Former Obama official suggests considering strikes on Chinese data centers over AGI concerns

A former Obama administration official reportedly called for considering military strikes on Chinese data centers to prevent China from reaching artificial general intelligence.

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The proposal signals an extreme escalation in debate over U.S.-China technology competition, though it is not a government action.

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  1. Former Obama Admin Official Says It's Time To Consider Military Strikes on Chinese Data Centers to Prevent Them From Reaching AGI ↗futurism.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
  2. A former Obama official is now talking about bombing Chinese data centers to stop AGI ↗investmentwatchblog.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

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