Tag: China AI
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Years of Silence: How Chinese Spies Infiltrated America’s Communications and Congress
Chinese state-linked hackers from the group known as Salt Typhoon have spent years quietly burrowing into the digital backbone of U.S. power—from telecommunications carriers and data centers to the email systems of congressional staff on the most sensitive House committees. The recently disclosed breach of House email accounts is not an isolated incident but the…
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The Ransomware Paradox: How 8,000 Attacks, State Hacks, and a 700,000-Record Breach Redefined Cyber Risk in 2025
Ransomware in 2025 reached a historic paradox: law enforcement notched some of its biggest victories against cybercriminals, yet the world endured more attacks, more disruption, and more victims than ever before. Instead of killing ransomware, the takedowns helped transform it—away from a few powerful “brands” and toward a fragmented, industrial-scale ecosystem that is harder to…
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Global AI Breakthroughs: Evolutionary Machines, Affordable Power, and Societal Shifts
Japan, China, and the United States have all made remarkable strides in artificial intelligence (AI) recently, showcasing a flurry of breakthroughs that signal both exciting potential and significant challenges ahead. **Japan’s Darwin-Gödel Machine: Self-Improving AI through Evolution** A standout development comes from Japan’s Sakana AI lab, which introduced the Darwin-Gödel Machine (DGM), an AI system…
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The Disruptive Rise of DeepSeek: Redefining AI Development
The recent breakthroughs by DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, have sent shockwaves through the global tech industry. Founded by Liang Wenfeng in 2023, DeepSeek has challenged the status quo by developing high-performance AI models at significantly lower costs than its competitors. This achievement not only highlights the potential for innovation in AI development but also…
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Ren Zhengfei: China’s AI future and Huawei’s long game
When asked about the future of AI in China and the challenges facing Huawei, CEO Ren Zhengfei offers a refreshingly straightforward perspective. In a Q&A with the People’s Daily, he candidly states, “I haven’t thought about it. It’s pointless to dwell on it.” Instead, his mantra is to take action step by step, undeterred by…