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The rise of AI agents tests Beijing’s playbook

Politico

March 12, 2026

CSET’s Sam Bresnick shared his expert insight in an newsletter published by Politico. The newsletter explores how the rise of AI agents is challenging Beijing’s technology and privacy playbook, as China attempts to balance innovation with national security and data protection concerns.

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