# Chinese Hackers Used AI to Run 80% of Cyberattack Work Autonomously

- slug: chinese-hackers-used-ai-to-run-80-of-cyberattack-work-autonomously
- date: 2026-04-15
- category: Artificial Intelligence

A Chinese state hacking unit ran an AI-autonomous espionage campaign last September. Humans made 4-6 decisions. The AI made thousands of attempts per second. That is the new attack surface.

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