AI generated a fake intelligence report that almost started a war
19-09-2026 16:12 via mashable.com

AI generated a fake intelligence report that almost started a war

An "entirely false" report generated by AI "almost started a war" with China, sources told CNN.In an exclusive, several sources familiar with the incident told CNN that the fake report stated that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was transporting components of a nuclear weapon. Members of the U.S. military planned to board the ship, and military planes were in the air — but before any action was taken, officials realized the report was false. SEE ALSO:Microsoft AI boss calls out Anthropic
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