China's Spy Agency: Foreign Foes Use AI Deepfakes to Attack

China's top intelligence agency has accused foreign forces of using artificial intelligence (AI) to threaten national security. The Ministry of State Security (MSS) says these actors create deepfakes to stir public panic and steal sensitive data. Deepfake technology uses AI to create highly realistic fake videos, audio, and images. The MSS warns that this technology is being abused. It says the fakes can violate personal rights, damage social stability, and endanger the country. The agency's public statement highlights growing official concern over AI-powered disinformation. It frames the issue as a direct national security threat from abroad. The warning did not name specific foreign countries or groups. China has recently introduced strict new rules to regulate deep synthesis technology, which includes deepfakes. All AI-generated content must now be clearly labeled.