World · 15 September 2026

China plans for AI escaping human control, warns of US models

China's policymakers are preparing for advanced AI models to escape human oversight, with state security minister Chen Yixin warning about US models like Anthropic's Mythos. The Cyberspace Administration of China released frameworks in 2024 and 2025 addressing AI developing self-awareness and seeking power. President Xi Jinping said in July that AI must always remain under human control, as China accelerates research into broader AI legislation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 September 2026 at 4:10

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