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    China Tightens Rules for Generative AI Platforms

    By Bal MarsiusJuly 17, 2023Updated:August 30, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Chinese authorities are taking steps to regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, aiming to ensure consumer safety.

    Chinese authorities are taking steps to regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry,
    aiming to ensure consumer safety. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has
    proposed additional requirements for firms launching generative AI systems, including
    the need for licensing. If approved, the new licensing regime could be introduced by the
    end of the month, with the CAC acting as the regulatory watchdog.
    These measures build upon the Chinese government’s earlier plan, which allowed a 10-
    day window for AI product registration with relevant authorities. The new proposal aims
    to ensure that AI products align with the government’s objectives.

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    According to the draft rules, all AI-generated content should not subvert state power,
    advocate for the overthrow of the socialist system, incite the division of the country, or
    undermine national unity.
    To combat misinformation, the draft rules also emphasise the importance of clear
    labelling for AI-generated content. Developers are urged to take precautions to ensure
    compliance with existing laws against discrimination and copyright regulations when
    using generative AI platforms. The legislation also includes a mandatory security
    review: developers are required to submit relevant information to authorities, including
    data used for training AI models.
    China has demonstrated a strong commitment to policing AI, as evidenced by the
    restrictions placed on OpenAI’s ChatGPT due to violations of laws and regulations. In
    May, Chinese authorities arrested an individual for using ChatGPT to spread fake news,
    potentially resulting in a ten-year prison sentence.

    Giant Tech Firms on the Watch

    Major Chinese tech firms, such as Baidu, Alibaba, and SenseTime, are closely
    monitoring the incoming regulations as they aspire to develop their own generative AI
    platforms to compete with OpenAI and Google’s Bard.
    China’s cautious approach to innovative technologies is evident from its blanket ban on
    digital currencies in 2021. Past sanctions have led to speculation that a similar path
    may be adopted for AI if the new legislation fails to standardise the industry.
    Regulators worldwide are racing to establish guidelines for AI developers, with the
    European Union (EU) taking the lead. The proposed EU AI Act leans towards banning AI-
    based predictive policing and emotion recognition systems, while ensuring compliance
    with the region’s privacy laws.
    CEOs involved in AI have expressed concerns about overly strict regulations. They warn
    of a potential exodus to more accommodating jurisdictions in a strongly worded letter
    to EU regulators.

    AI Regulations Raise International Tensions

    In a separate development, the US-China tech war is being further complicated by the
    rising stakes in the AI sector. This was evident at the World Artificial Intelligence
    Conference (WAIC) held in Shanghai, where tensions between the US and China were
    prominent. While the event featured major domestic players, the absence of significant
    sponsorship from US tech giants highlighted the challenges they face in operating in
    China.
    Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made headlines as the only prominent foreign
    figure at the conference. In his speech, Musk expressed his belief in China’s prowess in
    AI and its potential to excel in the field. However, some US officials have disputed this.
    US tech firms such as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft had low-key appearances at the
    conference, which primarily showcased China’s leading tech companies. Huawei and
    SenseTime, both under US sanctions, were sponsors, alongside Tencent, Ant Group, and
    Alibaba.
    China has designated AI as one of seven “frontier technologies” for development, and
    the surge in popularity of ChatGPT has sparked a new AI race in the country. China is
    rapidly catching up in the field of large language models (LLMs), with Beijing being a
    hub for AI activity. The country now has more generative AI start-ups than any other.
    Many exhibitors at WAIC showcased ChatGPT-like products for various industries.
    Concerns about content control impacting machine learning have been raised, but
    Chinese tech firms are investing resources in developing their own LLMs and
    addressing this challenge.
    While AI holds risks related to intellectual property rights, privacy, and fraud, Chinese
    state media acknowledges its potential as an important driver for industrial
    transformation. Consequently, Big Tech companies like Alibaba have emphasised the
    need for regulatory restraint, recognising the challenges ahead.
    In addition to regulations, Chinese firms face obstacles in accessing advanced chips for
    AI applications due to US restrictions. Nonetheless, Baidu claims that the latest version
    of its Ernie Bot has surpassed ChatGPT in certain Chinese-language tasks.
    Expanding beyond the domestic market may prove challenging, but Hong Kong aims to
    facilitate this by leveraging its strengths in science and education. The city’s financial
    secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, attended WAIC to promote Hong Kong as an attractive
    investment destination.
    While some tech leaders like Musk are pro-China, they face opposition in their home
    countries. The complex interplay between AI development and geopolitical tensions
    adds another layer of complexity to the US-China tech war.

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    Bal Marsius

    Bal was BTW's copywriter specialising in tech and productivity tools. He has experience working in startups, mid-size tech companies, and non-profits.

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