CNA Talks: A National Security Podcast China’s Dual Use Technology
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Feb 19, 2025 In this discussion, April Herlevi and Christopher Cairns, both experts in Chinese security and technology, dive into China's rapid advancements in dual-use technology. They explore the PLA's military AI developments, revealing how civilian tech is intertwining with defense strategies. The conversation also highlights China's semiconductor ambitions, emphasizing the role of nationalism and government support. Additionally, they touch on the significance of subsea technologies for military and civilian applications, and the implications of China's growing commercial space industry on global security.
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China's Chatbit
- The PLA's Academy of Military Science developed Chatbit, a large language model (LLM) for intelligence analysis.
- They built Chatbit upon Meta's publicly available LLM, Llama, rather than creating it from scratch.
Open-Source LLMs: A Double-Edged Sword
- Open-source LLMs like Llama benefit the industry but also pose security risks.
- Adversaries can adapt freely available software for purposes inconsistent with U.S. national security.
PLA's Shift to "Intelligentization"
- The PLA is shifting from "informatization" to "intelligentization," focusing on AI and large language models.
- This shift reflects their move toward "intelligent warfare."