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China's Minister of State Security, Chen Yixin, has publicly warned that foreign actors are exploiting AI technologies—such as generative AI, deepfakes, and automated profiling—to conduct espionage, spread disinformation, and wage 'cognitive warfare,' posing significant risks to China's political stability and national security. No direct harm has yet occurred.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses AI systems' potential misuse for espionage, disinformation (deepfakes), and cyberattacks that could disrupt critical infrastructure and political stability. These are plausible future harms linked to AI use or misuse. However, no actual harm or incident is reported as having occurred yet. The involvement of AI is clear and central to the concerns raised. Hence, the event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or other categories.[AI generated]