Chinese Military-Linked Researchers Used OpenAI and Anthropic Models to Train Defense Systems
Chinese military-linked researchers used OpenAI and Anthropic models to train defense systems, according to a Reuters review of over 80 academic papers and patent filings.
A Reuters review of over 80 Chinese academic papers and patent filings found that researchers affiliated with the People's Liberation Army used OpenAI and Anthropic AI models to train defense systems. The findings indicate military-linked institutions exploited publicly available models from U.S. companies to advance China's military capabilities, despite these companies' policies prohibiting military use. The review underscores ongoing concerns about technology transfer and national security risks from dual-use AI.