US National Security Agency (NSA) Opens AI Security Center to Counter China Threat
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has recently launched an artificial intelligence (AI) security center to address the growing threat posed by China. The center will oversee the development and integration of AI capabilities within the country’s defense and intelligence services. The newly established AI center will be integrated into the NSA’s existing Cybersecurity Collaboration Center and will serve as the central hub for promoting the secure adoption of new AI capabilities across the national security enterprise and the defense industry. General Paul Nakasone, the Director of the NSA and US Cyber Command Chief, emphasized the significance of AI in national security and safeguarding the country’s AI advantage. He stated that although the US currently maintains an advantage in AI, this advantage should not be taken for granted. The establishment of the AI security center follows an NSA study that identified securing AI models from theft and sabotage as a major national security challenge. Reports of China ramping up cyber operations targeted at the US and its allies have also raised concerns. The launch of the AI security center demonstrates the US government’s commitment to maintaining its advantage in AI development and ensuring the secure adoption of AI capabilities in national security and defense sectors.
