Comprehensive Regulatory System

• Interim Measures for Generative AI Services (effective August 2023)
• Deep Synthesis Service Management Provisions regulating deepfakes
• Algorithm Recommendation Provision governing recommendation systems
• Personal Information Protection Law covering AI data usage

Core Requirements

• Adherence to socialist core values in AI development and deployment
• Content moderation and security preventing prohibited content
• Algorithm registration with authorities before public deployment
• Clear labeling of AI-generated content with visible watermarks
• Data security assessments for training and operation

Implementation Mechanisms

• Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) as primary regulatory body
• Security assessments before public-facing AI deployment
• Regular audits of deployed systems for compliance
• Ethical Review Committee for Science/Tech evaluating new applications

Strategic Focus Areas

• Indigenous innovation in AI algorithms and hardware
• Social stability through content controls and monitoring
• Dual-use technologies balancing civilian and military applications
• Smart city and governance applications enhancing state capabilities

International Implications

• Foreign companies must comply or partner with local firms
• Data localization requirements affecting training and deployment
• Export controls on certain AI technologies and capabilities
• Standards influence in international governance discussions

"China's approach to AI regulation reflects its strategic priorities: fostering rapid advancement in key technologies while maintaining tight control over content and applications that could affect social stability or challenge national security interests."