China’s plans for human-like AI could set the tone for global AI rules

China’s plans for human-like AI could set the tone for global AI rules

By Claire Cameron edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier

China is moving forward with plans to regulate human-like artificial intelligence, including by forcing AI companies to ensure users know they are interacting with a bot online.

A proposal released Saturday by China’s cyberspace regulator would require people to be informed when they use an AI-powered service – both when logging in and again every two hours. According to the proposal, human-like AI systems such as chatbots and agents would also have to represent “core socialist values” and have guardrails to ensure national security.

Additionally, AI companies would be required to undergo security reviews and inform local government authorities if they…