From AI to to data leaks, cyber dangers threaten China’s infrastructure, state security chief warns

Published on September 28, 2023

China's Cybersecurity Concerns Amplified by AI Technologies

China's state security chief, Chen Yixin, has raised alarms about the escalating cyber threats facing the nation, highlighting AI-driven cognitive warfare and disinformation campaigns as pressing concerns. In a recent article, Chen singled out the rapid evolution and influence of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, in shaping public perception and its potential role in misinformation warfare. Additionally, he spotlighted AI deep fakes and blockchain's capabilities to spread political rumors and harmful data, underscoring the urgent need for China to attain self-sufficiency in core technologies, including AI, for national security.

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