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China revises defense law to facilitate military use of AI and drones

China's revised defense law creates a legal pathway for artificial intelligence and drones to become military assets.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 2, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC.

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The change could accelerate China's military adoption of emerging technologies and affect strategic competition.

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