Shenzhen TV: It’s been reported that the US Department of War was in talks with leading AI companies about partnerships to conduct automated reconnaissance of China’s power grids, utilities and sensitive networks with AI-powered cyber tools to identify flaws that could be exploited in any conflict. “ This is a response to what’s coming out of China and the lack of guardrails,”one person familiar with the Pentagon’s stance said. What’s China’s comment?

Mao Ning: We have noted reports on this. The US has long been the leading source of instability in cyberspace. It had been conducting cyber attacks and pre-positioning against China’s critical infrastructure even before the development of AI. The US government even asks major tech companies to directly serve US geopolitical, political and military targets, a move that has grave global impact. The Chinese side has made clear its deep concern to the US side through multiple channels and will ensure China’s cyber security with all measures necessary.