Tag: China

Trustworthy AI regulation is becoming top priority in China. Recent events such as a face-swapping fraud case involving a Fuzhou tech firm has given a strong reminder of the potential dangers of malicious actors abusing AI-powered tools. Now, the Chinese government is drafting regulation to ensure ethical and safe use of AI, outlining restrictions designed to protect users. Keeping up with this changing market is essential to stay ahead in the AI race.

Recently, controversy has erupted due to Ernie Bot, a Chinese AI-based chatbot built to mimic OpenAI's ChatGPT functioning. Ernie Bot has been criticized for shunning away from sensitive topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese President Xi Jinping to inquiries. In wake of the virus' origin, the chatbot failed to mention the possibility of laboratory leak or it being originated in China. Further, it kept mum to queries for President Xi’s potential lifetime rule and declining to comment on China's lifted "zero-COVID" policy. It has raised apprehensions about the regulations on AI chatbots.

This article looks at the Chinese investigation into American chip maker Micron Technology for potential cybersecurity risks in response to U.S.’s actions. Impact of the investigation on Chinese and global technology supply chain are discussed, as well as implications for competitors of Micron like Samsung and SK Hynix. The U.S. Department of Commerce is monitoring the situation looking to resolve the chip market distortions caused by China's actions.

G7 leaders collaborate in Hiroshima AI process to establish trustful global standards for AI use, building on EU rules. OpenAI, Elon Musk, and other industry giants urge governments to carefully consider risks posed by powerful systems. Joe Biden and Japan different approaches to AI reinforcement.

Beijing recently launched a policy to drive the development of artificial intelligence and its general intelligence branch. It aims to support AI firms by increasing cloud provider and data company usage, providing computing power, training data, and applications. US-China competition is heating up, and Beijing's policy is an important part of ensuring success for this field.