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How China Is Using AI To Win Future Wars

Newsweek

January 11, 2026

A CSET report was highlighted in an article published by Newsweek. The article focuses on China’s push to use artificial intelligence in its military and explains how Beijing is relying on universities and private companies, in addition to traditional defense firms, to strengthen the PLA and reduce the U.S. military advantage, especially in a potential conflict over Taiwan.

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