Managing AI risks is a core priority for China

Significance Some of these risks are found in the tension between the properties of these new AI systems and existing regulatory frameworks or specific socio-economic concerns, such as violation of intellectual property (IP) right and personal rights. China is responding to the risks seriously. Impacts Beijing is seeking to preserve IP, personal and other rights via strict regulation. Western GenAI systems will not be permitted in Chinese markets. Chinese censorship-compliant GenAI tools will be attractive to weak democracies and autocratic regimes.