Chinese AI Models DeepSeek and GLM Approach OpenAI’s Top Cyber Model in Hacking Tests
Original headline: Free Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scary Good at Hacking
In an experiment, the Chinese AI models DeepSeek and GLM were tasked with breaching simulated networks. Their hacking performance was judged to be close to that of OpenAI’s most advanced, non‑public cyber model.
The rapid improvement of Chinese AI hacking capabilities heightens global cyber‑security concerns.
Research angleHow does the adoption of AI‑driven penetration testing tools affect organizations’ security awareness and defensive behavior? — Protection Motivation Theory
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