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For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era

11 Sep 2026, 15:13 GMT By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
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The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.