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EXCLUSIVE: Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

Chinese military researchers are using US AI models to train their defense systems, raising concerns in Washington.

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Source diversity sample: The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific · The Guardian · The Jamestown Foundation · The New York Times · South China Morning Post · Reuters.

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What happened

Chinese military researchers are using US AI models to train their defense systems. According to Reuters, Chinese researchers have been using AI models developed in the US to enhance their own defense systems. The Jamestown Foundation details how this practice involves distilling AI models for military applications.

The Diplomat and The Guardian discuss the broader implications of China's technological advancements, noting the growing unease in Silicon Valley and the White House. The New York Times explores how these AI models could potentially threaten the Communist Party's control. However, the extent of this threat and the specific methods used by Chinese researchers to adapt US AI models for military purposes are not yet fully detailed in coverage.

The South China Morning Post offers an opinion piece, but does not yet specify the details of the AI models in question or the exact methods of their implementation.

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Questions people are asking

Who is using US AI models?

Chinese military researchers.

What are they using them for?

To train their defense systems.

What is the US response?

The Diplomat and The Guardian discuss growing unease in Silicon Valley and the White House.

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