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China's AI Surveillance Targets Western Criticism, Influences Latin Media

2/21/2025

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A Chinese security operation has developed an AI surveillance tool to track anti-China sentiments on Western social media. Meanwhile, Chinese propagandists cleverly utilized ChatGPT to craft and translate 18 op-eds for Spanish-language outlets, subtly criticizing the U.S. while sidestepping direct references to China, showcasing a growing influence in Latin American media.

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Story summary

A Chinese security operation has developed an AI surveillance tool to track anti-China sentiments on Western social media. Meanwhile, Chinese propagandists cleverly utilized ChatGPT to craft and translate 18 op-eds for Spanish-language outlets, subtly criticizing the U.S. while sidestepping direct references to China, showcasing a growing influence in Latin American media.