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MoFA responds to reports the US will use AI to attack its critical networks

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What happened: At a March 2 press conference, MoFA spokesperson Mao Ning addressed reports that the US is partnering with AI companies to enable attacks on Chinese critical infrastructure. The accusation: According to the FT, the US Department of Defense is working with leading AI firms to develop t...



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