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Research·21h ago·all news from October 19, 2026

Z.AI Founders Worked on Research Funded by China Institute UK Tied to Spies

Four founders of the artificial intelligence firm Z.AI previously contributed to research projects linked to a Chinese technology institute. The UK government has formally identified this institute as having significant connections to China's primary intelligence agency. This overlap highlights the complex intersection of global AI development and international security concerns regarding sensitive technology partnerships.

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