AI is transforming the global threat landscape, with China at the forefront of leveraging these technologies for strategic advantage. From large-scale disinformation campaigns, political communication, cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure to AI- driven autonomous military systems, these capabilities enable precision-targeted influence operations. By combining generative AI with advanced audience analytics, hostile actors craft hyper-personalized messaging to manipulate public opinion, destabilize institutions, and erode trust in democratic societies.

Hostile governments seek opportunities to use AI not only to suppress dissent domestically but also to project influence globally, adapting their tactics in real time to detect and exploit shifting public sentiment. As AI-driven strategies redefine information warfare, how can democratic nations defend against these evolving threats while maintaining transparency and resilience?