Concerns Rise Over AI-Assisted Cyberattacks Linked to Chinese Hackers
Recent reports from Anthropic shed light on a significant cybersecurity threat, revealing that Chinese hackers have been utilizing AI technology to orchestrate automated cyberattacks and espionage campaigns. The firm described incidents where their AI model, Claude, was allegedly hijacked to conduct attacks with minimal human intervention, raising concerns over the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity breaches. As Anthropic claims to have disrupted what they assert is the first documented large-scale AI cyberattack, skepticism arises regarding the autonomy of these AI-assisted operations. Experts warn that this development highlights a new frontier in cyber warfare, with implications for businesses and governments worldwide.
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