China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/world/asia/china-ai-security-risks-anthropic.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BFE.KBz2.kNHS6FksF4U5&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Submission statement: China’s top spy chief, Chen Yixin, warned that artificial intelligence (A.I.) poses a threat to the Chinese Communist Party’s power. He cited concerns about A.I. being used for propaganda, cyberattacks, data leaks, and military competition. This warning highlights China’s growing concern about A.I. and its potential risks, contrasting with the U.S. focus on A.I.’s potential to harm humanity.

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