New Delhi, April 3 (NationPress) The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in China is gaining significant global attention, leading to heightened concerns among US officials regarding potential threats to national security, supply chain integrity, and economic standing, as detailed in a recent report.

According to an analysis by War on the Rocks, Chinese AI frameworks, which represented a mere 1% of worldwide workloads in late 2024, skyrocketed to almost 30% by the conclusion of 2025.

Innovations from companies like Alibaba and emerging firms such as DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax are increasingly being utilized across various sectors, from academic research to enterprise applications.

The report emphasizes that while these AI models are frequently open-source and accessible at no cost, they are created under China’s legal system, which mandates cooperation with national intelligence, generating apprehensions regarding potential data access by governmental authorities.

Experts referenced in the report cautioned that the extensive deployment of these models could potentially compromise sensitive information, as users turn to AI for proprietary code, business methodologies, and confidential communications.

The analysis pinpointed four primary areas of concern for the US: vulnerabilities in AI supply chains, risks of intelligence gathering, enhanced capabilities for malicious entities, and the potential for long-term economic disruption.

A significant issue raised was the challenge of auditing AI systems for concealed vulnerabilities or 'backdoors,' particularly within open-source environments.

Furthermore, security researchers have discovered that compromised datasets may harbor malicious instructions that are exceedingly difficult to identify during standard evaluations.

The report also highlighted the dangers associated with data exposure when AI systems handle user inputs through servers situated in China, particularly when developers incorporate these models via application programming interfaces (APIs).

Additionally, Chinese AI models were observed to possess less stringent safety measures compared to their Western counterparts, making them more vulnerable to misuse, such as generating harmful code or facilitating cyberattacks.

On the economic landscape, the rising favorability of budget-friendly Chinese models poses a challenge to the supremacy of US companies, particularly in price-sensitive markets and developing regions, where these models are increasingly becoming the preferred option.

The report suggested that instead of implementing outright prohibitions, policymakers should prioritize transparency, establish minimum safety standards, and ensure supply chain accountability to address risks while preserving economic competitiveness.