UK warns universities: China is using academics to steal secrets

British intelligence says Chinese agents are targeting research on AI and other high-tech fields.

The UK government has issued a serious warning to universities across the country. Intelligence agency MI5 says that China is trying to steal secret information from British schools. They say Chinese agents are using academics—teachers and researchers—to get their hands on new technology. The main focus of this spying is research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced tech projects. MI5 has pointed specifically to the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI). The UK says this group is acting as a front. While it looks like a normal research center, officials believe …