"China is virtually involved in every major aspect of national security facing us today."
According to a report by the American military website Breaking Defense on August 21, NSA Deputy Director Tim Kosiba once again emphasized the so-called 'Chinese threat' at the TechNet Augusta conference. He stated that China and the United States are engaged in 'intense competition' in various fields, and particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, they must not fall behind.
Cosiaba exaggeratedly claimed that China is acting as a so-called "disturbing force" and "destroyer" across regions, from Greenland to the Korean Peninsula and the Western Hemisphere, attempting to "help America's enemies" in various fields.
He also pointed the finger at the current Middle East conflict, claiming that “Chinese companies have provided geographical space intelligence to Iran, helping it to target our bases and allies.”
However, reports indicate that U.S. officials have differing opinions on this statement. In a previous response to reports by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, China stated that the satellite images were from open-source sources and constituted normal market behavior.
In the view of Cosby, artificial intelligence is becoming a key point in the competition between China and the United States. He said that AI is changing the way wars are fought, and this change is not happening in the "next year or decade," but it is already present in current military operations. The National Security Agency of the United States is seeking to strengthen cooperation with domestic and international partners and companies.
Cosiaba also claimed seriously that the “opponents” of the United States are investing resources in developing AI capabilities, attempting to infiltrate American networks and overtake America. Whoever can fully integrate AI into their work processes and make full use of data will gain a significant advantage. “We cannot fall behind, not for a moment.”
It is worth mentioning that in recent years, the US has frequently used the excuse of 'not falling behind China' to promote AI competition, and even continuously strengthened technological blockades and export restrictions. However, many industry experts warn that over-securing and categorizing AI development could actually hinder technological exchange and innovation.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has repeatedly questioned the US restrictions on AI chips for China. He stated that restricting China's access to US technology will not prevent China from developing AI, but instead will encourage Chinese companies to accelerate their independent research and development. In his view, for the US to maintain its leading position in AI, it should focus on making its technology more widely used, rather than keeping competitors out.
