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China Has Transformed into a ‘Super Intelligence Surveillance State’

The Australian

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Republican Strategist Katie Zacharia says China has integrated artificial intelligence into every system, across the military and surveillance. “It’s important to realise that they [China] are the lead adopter in artificial intelligence,” Ms Zacharia told News24 Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “They have integrated super intelligence into almost every system, whether it's surveillance, military, computing, all jobs. “Everything is starting to turn into a super intelligence surveillance state in China.”

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This report examines the integration of artificial intelligence across China's military, computing, and surveillance infrastructures, positioning the nation as a lead adopter of frontier capabilities. The discussion highlights the emergence of a 'super intelligence surveillance state' where AI is embedded in all aspects of state governance and security. These developments carry significant implications for global AI safety and geopolitical stability, particularly regarding the control and deployment of highly capable systems in non-democratic contexts. The report underscores the urgency for international governance frameworks to address the risks posed by state-level AI proliferation and its potential for systemic misuse.