China has expressed significant concerns regarding the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) by terrorists to develop nuclear weapons, highlighting the risks posed by losing control over critical knowledge in advanced weaponry. As a leading nation in the AI race, China’s cybersecurity officials have warned that without adequate governance, extremist groups could harness AI to gain insights into nuclear, biological, and chemical weaponry. They emphasize the importance of managing AI technologies to prevent such dangers. This alarming prospect raises crucial questions about global security and the need for cooperative international regulations to mitigate the risks associated with rapidly evolving AI capabilities, particularly in the defense sector.