The FBI and intelligence agencies have expressed concerns that China, which has strong artificial intelligence capabilities, could use the technology as a “booster” for hacking operations. FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a stern warning in Silicon Valley, warning that China could use artificial intelligence to collect large amounts of personal data that would dwarf previous cyberespionage efforts.
The statement follows the arrest of former Apple employee Xiaolang Zhang, who is accused of stealing trade secrets related to Apple’s Autopilot program.
The shadow war is intensifying as both countries vie for dominance in a technology with far-reaching economic, geopolitical and national security implications.
Source: Ferra
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