# US Takeover Exposes Venezuela to Chinese AI Surveillance Risks > Source: > Published: 2026-09-18 03:02:56+00:00 Venezuela is on the brink of becoming a major hub for Chinese AI surveillance, with a new generation of advanced AI systems set to supercharge the country's existing surveillance state. This move raises alarming concerns about digital authoritarianism, according to a recent report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.