Kevin Rudd Warns of AI Security Crisis, Urges U.S.-China Cooperation

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warned that the United States and China risk facing an AI security crisis before implementing safeguards, calling for urgent cooperation.

Speaking in Mumbai, Rudd highlighted threats from autonomous AI systems capable of infiltrating digital infrastructure, national security systems, and essential services.

Rudd identified India as having major strategic advantages in the emerging AI economy due to its technically skilled workforce and domestic consumer base.