Washingtontimes iconWashingtontimesOct 22, 2026

China's open AI models vulnerable to backdoor threats

A security company recently conducted an open artificial intelligence experiment revealing serious potential security flaws in China-built AI models in use around the world -- flaws that China could exploit for cyberattacks, cyberespionage and other nefarious online activities.

China's open AI models vulnerable to backdoor threats

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