Last week, the Jamestown Foundation published a report outlining how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has adapted Meta's "Llama" model. This open-source AI tool, initially created to further research, has been transformed into "ChatBIT." The new platform aids the People's Liberation Army (PLA) by providing real-time intelligence and military decision-making capabilities. By taking advantage of the open-access nature of U.S.-developed technology, the CCP seeks to gain an upper hand in global AI advancements, posing potential risks to U.S. national security.

Chairman John Moolenaar from Michigan commented on the report's findings:

“This report reveals a stark truth: the Chinese Communist Party is co-opting American AI to fuel its military agenda. By weaponizing our open-access technology, the CCP is using U.S. innovation to tip the global balance of power, undermining our security and the principles of open collaboration. The Jamestown Foundation has exposed this urgent threat, demanding a critical reassessment of how we protect our technological edge from exploitation.”

The full report by the Jamestown Foundation is available for public access.