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title: Microsoft, OpenAI Warn of Nation-State Hackers Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks
description: Nation-state actors from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China are incorporating artificial intelligence and large language models into their cyberattack operations. The report by Microsoft and OpenAI reveals efforts made by five state-affiliated actors utilizing these technologies.
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# Microsoft, OpenAI Warn of Nation-State Hackers Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks

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 Nathan Zych

February 29, 2024

Nation-state actors associated with Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) to complement their ongoing cyber attack operations. The findings come from a report published by Microsoft in collaboration with OpenAI, both of which said they disrupted efforts made by five state-affiliated actors that used its.

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