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Global AI Arms Race Escalates Amid Cyber Threats

4/13/2026

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The global competition in AI-driven military tech intensifies as the United States, China, and Russia race to develop autonomous weapons.
China’s drone showcase has spurred defense companies in the United States to accelerate production of similar AI-enabled systems.
As countries digitize infrastructure, Kenya faces greater vulnerability to AI-driven cyber threats and the need for international regulation of battlefield AI.

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Story summary

The global competition in AI-driven military tech intensifies as the United States, China, and Russia race to develop autonomous weapons.
China’s drone showcase has spurred defense companies in the United States to accelerate production of similar AI-enabled systems.
As countries digitize infrastructure, Kenya faces greater vulnerability to AI-driven cyber threats and the need for international regulation of battlefield AI.