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Bipartisan Lawmakers Seek to Bar a Chinese AI Data Center Component From Sensitive US ...
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
U.S. senators introduced bipartisan legislation to bar federal use of Chinese-made optical transceivers in sensitive AI data center systems, citing national security risks from potential Chinese interference. The bill targets suppliers Eoptolink and Zhongji Innolight and grants authority to expand the list, while U.S. industry warns of supply disruptions hampering AI infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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The U.S. government is cutting reliance on Chinese AI hardware components, forcing you to reassess your supply chain and seek alternative suppliers now. Expect accelerated scrutiny on foreign hardware and a narrowing market for critical AI data center parts.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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