# Researchers report wider AI use by Chinese state-linked hacking groups

_Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM EDT · Security, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Researchers report that Chinese state-linked groups are increasingly using AI in cyberattacks, primarily through open-weight models including Kimi K3 and DeepSeek. The summary says the groups have integrated those models into their operations as attacks ramp up. It does not specify individual incidents, victims, or the precise tasks the models performed.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260824/p39#a260824p39)

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