Researchers say a Chinese AI model carried out complex cyberattacks in controlled tests, as governments warn of AI-powered hacking

Researchers say a Chinese AI model carried out complex cyberattacks in controlled tests, as governments including Australia's warn of AI-powered hacking.

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How each side framed it

Left-leaning outlets

Left-rated outlets headline it: “Australia warns of ‘unprecedented’ AI-powered cyberattacks. Here’s why” (Euronews); “How AI Is Making Cyberattacks a Bigger Threat” (Bloomberg).

Centre outlets

Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Chinese AI model carries out complex cyberattacks in controlled tests, researchers say” (Reuters).

Right-leaning outlets

Right-rated outlets headline it: “AI Hackers Are Attacking the Entire Internet, One CEO Warns” (Wall Street Journal).

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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (4 outlets)

Outlet	Lean	Ownership & funding (MBFC)
Bloomberg	Centre-left	Michael R. Bloomberg is the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP (The parent company of Bloomberg News). According to Investopedia, Bloomberg Terminal (remote software used to access financial information) is the most expensive among financial data providers. source
Euronews	Centre-left	Euronews is owned by Alpac Capital, a Portugal-based investment fund that acquired an 88% stake in July 2022, with the remaining 12% held by government-supported broadcasters from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Ownership also has business ties with Hungary’s Viktor Orban. source
Reuters	Centre	In April 2008, the British company Reuters Group was acquired by Thomson Corporation and formed Thomson Reuters. source
Wall Street Journal	Centre-right	In 2007, The Bancroft family and relatives sold the Wall Street Journal to Rupert Murdoch for 5 billion dollars. Rupert Murdoch also purchased its parent company, Dow Jones & Co., through News Corporation. Subscriptions and advertising fund the Wall Street Journal. source