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China's AI Super Soldiers: A New Era in Warfare

4/23/2025

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China is on the brink of developing genetically enhanced soldiers, driven by its Military-Civil Fusion strategy, according to the US National Security Commission. By 2049, these AI-powered super soldiers could redefine warfare. The report calls for the US to hasten its own technological advancements to combat this looming challenge.

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China is on the brink of developing genetically enhanced soldiers, driven by its Military-Civil Fusion strategy, according to the US National Security Commission. By 2049, these AI-powered super soldiers could redefine warfare. The report calls for the US to hasten its own technological advancements to combat this looming challenge.