AI ‘warning shots’ focus Beijing on national security risks
The hacking ability of AI is leading Beijing to see threats in a new light, with its spy agency warning that national security could be in danger.
Beijing is increasingly concerned about the national security implications of advanced artificial intelligence technology, moving beyond previous worries about superintelligence scenarios and child safety. A recent warning from the spy agency chief highlighted the potential for AI to threaten China's security. Additionally, a team of programmers in California demonstrated how AI could be used to create a cyberattack "worm" targeting the popular Chinese social media app WeChat. This development has prompted Beijing to take the emerging risks of AI more seriously.
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