Britain rejects cheap Chinese AI models over security and surveillance risks
Britain should reject cheap Chinese AI models like those from DeepSeek and Xiaomi, despite their cost advantage, according to analysts warning of security risks. Beijing is leveraging AI for domestic surveillance and strategic advantage, including military buildups and economic coercion through subsidized technology exports. Western governments risk becoming dependent on systems controlled by the Chinese state.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 15:10 UTC
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