Chen Yixin, China's Minister of National Security, warned in an article published on Sunday that artificial intelligence (AI) is considered a serious threat to the national security of the country and could lead to the end of the rule of the Communist Party of China. He emphasized that opposing forces are exploiting AI technologies to "create political rumors and disseminate harmful information."
Concerns About Cognitive Warfare and Political Security
In his article in the state magazine "China Cyberspace," Chen stated: "These forces are launching public opinion wars and cognitive wars against China, directly threatening our political security, institutional security, and ideological security." He also called for greater control by the Communist Party over AI technology and stricter government oversight in this area.
The Minister of National Security of China referred to specific characteristics of AI technologies and mentioned well-known names such as "Claude Mythos" from Anthropic and "ChatGPT 5.5 Cyber" from OpenAI. He stated that these technologies pose serious risks to China's critical information infrastructure due to their advanced hacking capabilities.
The Necessity of Independent Control Over Key Technologies
Chen Yixin also stated that China must ensure "independent control over key technologies," especially in the field of advanced computer chips that are essential for training AI models. These remarks come as China is deeply concerned about the risks posed by the rapid advancements in this technology.
Chen's statements were made amid the upcoming meeting between Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States. In this meeting, the issue of AI security and governance will be discussed as one of the important topics. Meanwhile, U.S. technology leaders have also called for slowing down AI advancements.
Chen Yixin also pointed to the risks associated with Chinese users' use of foreign AI models, stating that this could lead to massive data leaks. He added: "Foreign intelligence agencies are heavily using technologies such as intelligent web crawlers and smart data analytics to gather sensitive information."
The implications of these statements will affect not only China's domestic policies but also its international relations. As AI technology rapidly advances, China seeks to maintain its power and control over this new technology.
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