In addition, China is expected to introduce a comprehensive "AI Law" in 2024, covering all aspects of AI. However, experts predict challenges in defining what constitutes AI and the feasibility of a single, comprehensive law. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences is playing a key role in shaping the future of AI law, with an advisory version expected in 2023. Future regulatory trends may shift towards third-party evaluation of AI models, and leniency is expected from the Chinese government on copyright challenges posed by generative AI.
Key takeaways:
- China's Ministry of Industry has released draft guidelines for standardizing the AI industry, with plans to establish over 50 national and industry-wide AI standards by 2026 and contribute to the development of more than 20 international AI standards.
- The guidelines express a strategic focus on seizing early opportunities from the development of the AI industry, with 60% of the proposed standards aimed at general key technologies and application development projects.
- China is expected to introduce a comprehensive 'AI Law' in 2024, which will cover all of AI, posing challenges in definition and application.
- Regulatory trends suggest a potential shift towards third-party evaluation of AI models, with the support for third-party assessment organizations potentially heralding a new era in enforcing AI regulations.