According to Fox News AI, Senator Kyrsten Sinema emphasized that if the United States falls behind in the global race for artificial intelligence technology, AI systems could be programmed with 'Chinese values' by adversarial nations, potentially shaping global standards and ethics (source: Fox News AI, Dec 11, 2025). Sinema’s warning underscores the urgent necessity for the US to invest in advanced AI research, talent development, and international collaboration to maintain leadership in AI innovation. The statement highlights the business opportunities for American tech companies and startups to accelerate AI development, focusing on ethical frameworks aligned with democratic values to meet both domestic and global demand.