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

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.