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Gallagher Warns AI Boosts Xi’s Taiwan Invasion Incentive

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Mike Gallagher warned AI advances increase Xi's incentive to seize Taiwan.
He noted Taiwan hosts TSMC, the world’s leading producer of advanced AI chips.
A March United States intelligence assessment said a Chinese invasion would be challenging and likely to fail.
China has stepped up coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east coast and intensified drills.
Palantir’s Maven AI system assists United States forces and NATO with surveillance and targeting.

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Mike Gallagher warned AI advances increase Xi's incentive to seize Taiwan.
He noted Taiwan hosts TSMC, the world’s leading producer of advanced AI chips.
A March United States intelligence assessment said a Chinese invasion would be challenging and likely to fail.
China has stepped up coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east coast and intensified drills.
Palantir’s Maven AI system assists United States forces and NATO with surveillance and targeting.