How China Views the Cognitive Element of a War for Taiwan

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China is developing AI-driven cognitive warfare capabilities aimed at influencing perceptions and decision-making rather than crude mind control. The article revisits a 2022 analysis of China's cognitive operations strategy, assessing advances made in the context of a potential Taiwan conflict. AI is increasingly central to Beijing's information and psychological warfare planning.

In 2022, Koichiro Takagi wrote, “New Tech, New Concepts: China’s Plans for AI and Cognitive Warfare,” where he explored the role of AI in China’s cognitive operations. Four years later, with AI becoming increasingly capable and sophisticated, we asked Koichiro to revisit his arguments.Image: geralt, pixabay licenseIn your 2022 article, you explain how China is increasingly utilizing AI to plan for battle in the cognitive domain. Four years later, where does China stand with developing the thought-manipulating capabilities it seeks?China’s pursuit of cognitive operations is often misunderstood as an effort at dramatic “mind control.” In reality, the central issue is whether The post How China Views the Cognitive Element of a War for Taiwan appeared first on War on the Rocks.