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MI5 accuses Chinese organization of funding AI research for spies
Original: Britain's MI5 spy agency has accused a Chinese organization of funding academic research into topics such as AI for Beij
Britain's MI5 spy agency has accused a Chinese organization of funding academic research into topics including artificial intelligence on behalf of Beijing's state security service. The allegation, reported by international outlets including The Japan Times, adds to growing Western concern over Chinese efforts to channel university research toward intelligence purposes. It is likely to intensify debate in the UK about security screening of foreign funding in academia.
Why now: Security services warning about Chinese influence over UK academic AI research touches ongoing tensions between Britain and Beijing
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