Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) executives, including CEO Satya Nadella and President Brad Smith, have debated the future of their artificial intelligence lab in Beijing amid concerns about their close ties with China and the potential national security risks. This internal discussion follows warnings from U.S. lawmakers like Senator Josh Hawley and Representative Mike Gallagher, who highlighted the dangers of technology collaboration with China. They particularly emphasized that the Chinese government could use AI for harmful purposes. These debates, ongoing for at least a year, have considered…