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The global AI threat has arrived

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The global AI threat has arrived

Angela Zhang, AGI Senior Fellow, co-authored an article in Project Syndicate, arguing that the spread of Mythos-like AI capabilities presents a global threat, highlighting the increasing advantage for attackers in the digital realm due to human and organizational bottlenecks in defense.

They emphasize that digital resilience must be embedded in overall business resilience, urging business leaders to take it seriously. Drawing lessons from the Iran war, they advocate for diplomacy and international cooperation between the US, China, and the rest of the world to manage rising cybersecurity risks, rather than triumphalism. 

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Angela Zhang

Senior Fellow, Asia Global Institute

Angela Zhang

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