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China sets sights on US critical infrastructure.

Dec 11, 2023
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  • China's People's Liberation Army has infiltrated critical US entities, potentially preparing for cyber attacks to disrupt infrastructure in a conflict scenario.
  • The European Union's AI Act sets a global standard for AI regulation, including provisions banning the creation of facial recognition databases from internet or security footage.

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Chinese military intensifies efforts to compromise American infrastructure

According to US and industry security officials, hackers linked to China's People's Liberation Army have infiltrated computer systems of about two dozen critical entities over the past year. These cyber intrusions are seen as preparations for potential chaos or logistical disruption in case of a US-China conflict, particularly in the Pacific region. The US intelligence community has warned that China could launch cyber attacks to disrupt critical US infrastructure in a major conflict scenario.

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