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US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious"

Friday, September 18, 2026


The Federal Register website briefly used an open source Chinese AI search tool. The tool was developed by a Chinese company. The FBI previously designated the tool as malicious in a public alert. Federal officials did not immediately explain why the tool was deployed or when it was removed.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/us-government-website-used-chinese-model-the-fbi-called-malicious/

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