Your child’s new close companion could be a Chinese monitoring gadget.
Concerns surrounding TikTok have been fairly clear. Parents fret over their kids’ screen time and content, while politicians raise alarms about biased algorithms. Experts even caution about widespread manipulation. Handing a foreign app to a teenager can seem like a risky move. Still, a smartphone requires a deliberate action to unlock and use. In contrast, […]
Chinese developer accused of bribing a senior adviser to Eric Adams has connections to the CCP and funded a covert police station.
A man who allegedly bribed a top adviser to former New York Mayor Eric Adams with $120,000 has significant connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Yang Po Zhu, known as Andy Zhu, 51, and Frank Carone, who served as Adams’ chief of staff, were arrested this week alongside three others on charges related to fraud […]
Tom Cotton suggests legislation to address Chinese cyber risks for patients
Sen. Tom Cotton Proposes Legislation Against Cyber Threats from Chinese-Made Medical Devices On Wednesday, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a new bill aimed at safeguarding U.S. patients from cyber threats associated with networked medical devices manufactured in China. “Chinese medical devices pose significant risks to both the privacy and safety of American patients. This legislation […]
Chinese supercomputer takes the lead as the fastest in the world for the first time since 2017.
China’s Supercomputer Surpasses US In a notable shift, China’s supercomputer system has outpaced the U.S., becoming the fastest in the world, according to an industry list published on Tuesday in Hamburg, Germany. This is the first time since 2017 that China has taken the lead in supercomputer rankings. The newly crowned champion, LineShine, was developed […]
Inexpensive Chinese AI models are rapidly attracting users throughout the US market.
U.S. AI Dominance at Risk Amid Chinese Advances Chinese AI models, known for their high performance and low costs, are quickly gaining traction in the U.S. market, raising concerns about America’s leadership in artificial intelligence. One notable recent release is the open-source model GLM-5.2 from z.AI, launched on June 16, which is designed for coding […]
Study: Newsguard Aims to Support AI Regulation, Evaluates Chinese Propaganda as More Trustworthy than Conservative Media
NewsGuard’s AI Initiative and Media Ratings A report reveals that NewsGuard, a group accused of promoting censorship, is developing AI models aimed at curbing misinformation. Interestingly, they rate Chinese state media as more credible than some center-right news sources in the U.S. In a recent announcement, NewsGuard introduced a tool designed for AI companies. They […]
Booz Allen alerts that Chinese AI models may introduce weaknesses in US software.
Recent findings from a report by Booz Allen, a notable defense contractor known for its cybersecurity expertise, indicate that AI code developed in China could pose significant security threats to U.S. entities, including private companies and government workers. The report, issued in late May, emphasized that the inclusion of code from prominent Chinese AI models […]
Chinese Intelligence Center in Cuba Now Active
China’s Eavesdropping Facilities in Cuba: New Developments A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicates that at least one of the four eavesdropping facilities in Cuba, potentially utilized by China for espionage against the United States, seems to be operational. This finding adds to ongoing concerns regarding the communist regime’s capabilities […]
Microsoft states that companies need to pay for its AI while looking at an affordable Chinese model for everyday users.
Microsoft Adjusts AI Offerings Following User Surge Just a few months after welcoming over 430 million new users into its extensive AI network, Microsoft is reconsidering its earlier commitment to providing “everyday productivity apps for work and life.” However, this comes with a catch and potential costs. In January, Microsoft quickly grew its user base […]
Gavin Newsom, Biden, and Harris received millions from Chinese military companies
Democratic Leaders Linked to Chinese Military Companies’ Donations It seems that several prominent Democrats have garnered significant campaign contributions from executives of companies recently identified by the Pentagon as “Chinese military companies” operating in the U.S. On June 8, the Department of the Army officially flagged Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as “Chinese military companies.” This […]