The Federal Register website briefly integrated an open-source Chinese AI search tool. The FBI has labeled this model as 'malicious.'
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US Government Website Briefly Used Chinese AI Search Model Called 'Malicious' by FBI
The Federal Register website briefly integrated an open-source Chinese AI search tool. The FBI has labeled this model as 'malicious.'
The Federal Register website briefly used an open source Chinese AI search tool.
This incident raises concerns about the security and vetting of AI tools used by US government websites. It highlights potential risks associated with using foreign AI technologies in sensitive public platforms.
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