MI5 issues rare espionage alert over Chinese AI research institute

The UK's MI5 issued a rare espionage alert urging universities to cut ties with the China General Technology Research Institute, which funded AI research. The agency says the institute has "very strong ties" to Chinese intelligence.

• MI5 issued a rare espionage alert to UK universities
• China General Technology Research Institute funded AI research at universities
• MI5 says the institute has "very strong ties" to Chinese intelligence
• Universities are urged to cut ties with the institute