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Flawed AI-linked intel almost led U.S. to board China ship: report

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U.S.intelligence indicated the ship was carrying nuclear weapons-related components, leading American forces to prepare to intercept it, the broadcaster reported, citing four anonymous sources familiar with the incident…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:23:08 UTC.

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