China’s artificial intelligence program makes FBI Directory “deeply concerned”

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray says he’s “deeply concerned” about China’s artificial intelligence program. Speaking Thursday (Jan. 19, 2023) during a panel session at a World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Wray said China has the largest hacking operation in the world. He says the country’s AI initiatives “are not constrained by the rule of law” and are “built on top of massive troves of intellectual property and sensitive data that they’ve stolen over the years.” The statement from Wray is consistent with prior warnings from Washington about China’s AI ambitions. Beijing has repeatedly accused Washington of fear-mongering about its intentions and attacked U.S. intelligence for its assessments of China.