China's Security Minister Highlights AI as Key Area for Geopolitical Competition and Cyber Threats

China's State Security Minister, Chen Yixin, has identified artificial intelligence as a new domain for strategic competition among major global powers. He specifically warned that AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos and OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber could lower the barriers for cyberattacks and facilitate the spread of harmful information. Chen advocated for a fair and open international framework for AI rules, underscoring the geopolitical implications of advanced AI capabilities.