Researchers at Anthropic uncovered the first reported use of artificial intelligence to automate a hacking campaign, allegedly linked to China. The operation targeted around 30 individuals across tech, finance, chemical industries and government agencies.

Washington: A team of researchers has uncovered what they say is the first reported use of artificial intelligence to direct a hacking campaign in a largely automated fashion.

The AI company Anthropic said this week that it disrupted a cyber operation that its researchers linked to the Chinese government.

The operation involved the use of an artificial intelligence system to direct the hacking campaigns, which researchers called a disturbing development that could greatly expand the reach of AI-equipped hackers.

While concerns ab

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