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CSET expert testifies on China's AI data theft and cybersecurity threats

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Andrew Lohn, a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. His testimony focused on China's strategy for data dominance and AI acquisition, highlighting historical cyber operations like Titan Rain and Operation Aurora. Lohn discussed China's motives for stealing U.S. AI technologies, including expertise, hardware, and models, and the dual role of AI in enhancing cyberattacks while also offering defensive possibilities. He concluded with policy recommendations for U.S. lawmakers, emphasizing strengthened cybersecurity, federal standards, talent retention, and safeguards against technology theft. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential risks of AI technology theft by foreign adversaries and recommends policy safeguards for U.S. AI development.

RANK_REASON Testimony before a U.S. government commission regarding national security implications of AI and data acquisition by a foreign power.

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