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China Warns of Deepfake Threats to National Security

12/27/2025

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China's Ministry of State Security warned that foreign forces use deepfakes and AI technologies to create public panic and threaten national security.
The ministry said deepfake tech can forge images, audio, and video, endangering legal rights and stability.
It cited incidents of open-source AI tools enabling unauthorized data access.
The ministry advised users to be cautious with permissions, avoid processing sensitive data online, and monitor their digital footprints.

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China's Ministry of State Security warned that foreign forces use deepfakes and AI technologies to create public panic and threaten national security.
The ministry said deepfake tech can forge images, audio, and video, endangering legal rights and stability.
It cited incidents of open-source AI tools enabling unauthorized data access.
The ministry advised users to be cautious with permissions, avoid processing sensitive data online, and monitor their digital footprints.