Former CIA officer says US companies are underestimating China intelligence risks
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Nvidia’s espionage case is a reminder that advanced AI and chip firms are now intelligence targets, not just IP targets. If you run high-value models, data, or silicon, basic employee training on foreign intelligence tradecraft is now part of your security posture, not an optional HR seminar.
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