Beijing tries to regulate China’s AI sector without crushing it

The Chinese government issued 24 guidelines that require platform providers to register their services and conduct a security review before they’re brought to market. — AFP

Beijing is poised to implement sweeping new regulations for artificial intelligence services this week, trying to balance state control of the technology with enough support that its companies can become viable global competitors.

The government issued 24 guidelines that require platform providers to register their services and conduct a security review before they’re brought to market. Seven agencies will take responsibility for oversight, including the Cyberspace Administration of China and the National Development and Reform Commission.