
Chinese Hackers Use AI for Automated Cyberattack
Chinese state-backed hackers used Anthropic's AI to automate cyber espionage, marking the first large-scale AI-driven attack with minimal human involvement.
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Chinese state-backed hackers used Anthropic's AI to automate cyber espionage, marking the first large-scale AI-driven attack with minimal human involvement.

Anthropic reports Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot to target tech firms and financial institutions in a global cyberattack.

Chinese state-sponsored hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to target 30 companies in September 2025, marking the first major cyberattack executed largely without human intervention.

Chinese hackers leveraged Anthropic's Claude AI to automate cyberattacks against governments and tech firms in September 2025.

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Chinese state-sponsored hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to conduct automated cyberattacks against 30 government and corporate targets in September 2025, with the AI automating 80-90% of operations.

Chinese hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to automate cyberattacks in September 2025, marking the first large-scale AI-led hacking campaign.

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Anthropic commits $50 billion to expand AI data centers across the US to support growing demand for Claude, announced Nov 12, 2025.

Anthropic plans a $50 billion investment in US data centers, creating 3,200 jobs to support AI chatbot Claude’s rising demand.