First published Oct 27, 2026, 9:38:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 9:38:15 PM UTC

Warning Signals: Venezuela and the Risk of AI-Powered Chinese Digital Authoritarianism

An Australian think tank, ASPI, warns that Venezuela could integrate Chinese artificial intelligence into its surveillance system and expand digital control capabilities.

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