What Happened
US Officials Test Responses to Simulated Chinese Cyber Threats
Members of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House China Select Committee participated in a simulated war game hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, testing their responses to AI-enabled cyberattacks on US infrastructure in a hypothetical China-Taiwan conflict. The scenario involved Chinese hackers targeting transportation and logistics networks, and lawmakers had to decide how to defend against the attacks and coordinate with private sector operators. The exercise highlighted the potential risks and challenges of a conflict involving China and the importance of preparing for AI-backed cyber threats, as reported by Defense One.