China Unveils Draft Regulations for Human-Like AI System Usage
China is set to implement stricter regulations regarding the use of human-like artificial intelligence (AI). The new rules will mandate that service providers ensure their offerings are ethical, secure, and transparent.
According to a statement released by the country’s cyberspace watchdog, users must be informed that they are interacting with AI upon logging into a service. This notification should also occur at two-hour intervals or whenever signs of overdependence are detected. The proposals are currently open for public consultation until January 25.
AI systems designed to mimic human behavior will be required to establish robust security measures and ethical review processes. Additionally, these systems must align with “core socialist values” and avoid disseminating content that could jeopardize national security, as outlined by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
China is positioning AI as a strategic industry, pouring substantial investments into emerging technologies to bolster economic growth and enhance global competitiveness. However, the government is equally focused on maintaining governance to ensure security and social stability.
The draft proposals stipulate that providers must conduct a security assessment and submit a report to the provincial cyberspace administration if they introduce any human-like AI features. A report will also be necessary for services that achieve either 1 million registered users or 100,000 monthly active users.
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China is set to implement stricter regulations regarding the use of human-like artificial intelligence (AI). The new rules will mandate that service providers ensure their offerings are ethical, secure, and transparent.
According to a statement released by the country’s cyberspace watchdog, users must be informed that they are interacting with AI upon logging into a service. This notification should also occur at two-hour intervals or whenever signs of overdependence are detected. The proposals are currently open for public consultation until January 25.
AI systems designed to mimic human behavior will be required to establish robust security measures and ethical review processes. Additionally, these systems must align with “core socialist values” and avoid disseminating content that could jeopardize national security, as outlined by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
China is positioning AI as a strategic industry, pouring substantial investments into emerging technologies to bolster economic growth and enhance global competitiveness. However, the government is equally focused on maintaining governance to ensure security and social stability.
The draft proposals stipulate that providers must conduct a security assessment and submit a report to the provincial cyberspace administration if they introduce any human-like AI features. A report will also be necessary for services that achieve either 1 million registered users or 100,000 monthly active users.
Photograph: Photo credit: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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