China Rejects UK Claim It Will Use AI for Hacking by 2028

TREE NEWS update: China’s Foreign Ministry said it is seriously concerned by a UK National Cyber Security Centre annual report that said China is “highly likely” to frequently use AI for hacking by 2028, calling it a “most complex and persistent” cyber threat to the UK. Spokesperson Mao Ning said the UK was using speculative language without evidence and repackaging old hacking accusations to suppress China’s AI development. She said AI-driven cybersecurity risks are a shared challenge that should be addressed through new international rules at the United Nations.