US spy chief raises 'digital nuclear weapons' alarm, reveals 'secret' White House AI security talks

Published on Jul 02, 2026 02:30 pm IST

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has warned that advanced AI systems could become the world's next "digital nuclear weapons," highlighting growing concerns over AI-powered cyber warfare and espionage. His remarks come as Washington intensifies efforts to stay ahead in the global AI race, with China's rapid advances, including DeepSeek, increasingly viewed as a strategic challenge to U.S. technological dominance.

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