US Federal Register Website Briefly Used Chinese AI Tool FBI Called "Malicious"
An open-source Chinese search model was reportedly deployed on the Federal Register's website before being removed, according to a report from Ars Technica.
The website of the Federal Register, a US government publication that records official documents, rules and notices, briefly used an open-source artificial intelligence search tool developed in China, according to a report published by Ars Technica.
The technology news outlet reported that the tool had been flagged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as "malicious," though the specific security concerns cited by the agency were not detailed in the available excerpt of the report.
According to Ars Technica, the AI search tool was used on the site for a limited period before being taken down. The report did not specify the exact dates of deployment or removal, nor did it name the developer of the model.
The Federal Register is an official publication of the US government that includes federal agency notices, proposed and final rules, and executive orders. Its website is a primary resource for the public and legal professionals seeking access to federal regulatory actions.
Ars Technica's report did not include a response from the Federal Register's operating agency, the FBI, or other officials regarding how the tool came to be used on the site or what steps were taken after its removal. Further details on the incident, including any official statements, were not available in the source material reviewed for this article.
This is a developing story, and EGazette will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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