China AI policy

AI laws, guidelines, grants and sandboxes across ASEAN, China, the EU and the US, each with what it means for a company · 64 entries
ChinaProcurementIn force抖音 · 2026-09-17

Douyin's Voice Infringement Reporting Portal

Obligations: Content creators must ensure their audio content does not infringe on others' voice rights. • Opportunities: Platforms like Douyin offer a structured way to report and resolve voice-related disputes, improving user trust. • Deadlines: Users can now report suspected infringements through the new portal, though specific deadlines for resolution are not mentioned.
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ChinaGuidelineIn force国安部 · 2026-09-16

Notice on Preventing AI Agent Security Risks

Obligations: Companies must exercise caution when using AI tools, not blindly trust or grant permissions to unknown AI services. They must set clear behavioral boundaries and strict permissions for AI agents, not casually open internet access or content editing rights.
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ChinaGuidelineProposed韩国科学技术信息通信部 · 2026-09-16

Korea Must Continuously Promote AI Development

Obligations: Companies operating in South Korea must comply with the government's directive to accelerate AI research and applications, while strengthening risk prevention measures for deepfakes, cyberattacks, and privacy. • Opportunities: South Korea's continued push for AI development presents opportunities for companies to participate in AI research, development, and application projects, especially in the semiconductor and hardware sectors. • Deadlines: The government plans to soon announce the next phase of its autonomous AI foundational model plan, creating a timeline for companies to prepare for potential new regulations or funding opportunities.
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ChinaGuidelineAdopted抖音 · 2026-09-15

Trustworthy and Friendly Community Plan

Obligations: Content creators must use the self-declaration mechanism to mark content sources. Companies deploying AI-generated content must ensure traceability. Users must adhere to rational and friendly expression guidelines, and avoid online harassment.
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ChinaGrantIn force商务部等 8 部门 · 2026-09-14

Promote Smart Home Consumption Action Plan

Obligations: Companies developing smart home products must comply with new evaluation standards and interoperability requirements. Financial institutions must develop and offer specific consumer finance products for smart home purchases. • Opportunities: Companies can tap into government-supported consumer finance products and subsidies for smart home upgrades. The plan creates a market for new smart home products and services, especially in the aging-friendly sector. • Deadlines: The plan is already in effect, but companies should prepare for compliance with new standards and product requirements as they are implemented.
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ChinaGrantAdopted工信部 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

Obligations: Software companies are required to participate in the initiative, develop intelligent software products, and cooperate with terminal manufacturers for joint innovation. • Opportunities: Companies can benefit from government funding and support to develop new intelligent software products and participate in the creation of benchmark applications. • Deadlines: By 2028, the initiative aims to cover 20,000 large-scale software enterprises and create 100 benchmark applications.
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ChinaGuidelineConsultation中国软件行业协会 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

Obligations: Software companies are required to adapt their workforce to new roles and skills, such as front-line deployment engineers (FDEs) and new job titles like 'Generative AI System Application Operator'.
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ChinaGuidelineIn force自然资源部 · 2026-09-11

Intelligent Mineral Exploration System

Obligations: Companies engaged in geological exploration are encouraged to adopt this system for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. • Opportunities: Early adopters can gain a competitive advantage in geological surveying and resource discovery. • Deadlines: No specific deadlines mentioned, but companies should plan for integration and training.
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ChinaGrantIn force工信部 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

Obligations: Software enterprises are encouraged to participate in the 'AI + Software' initiative, with a target of 20,000 enterprises to be covered by 2028. They are also required to apply intelligent programming tools and conduct software intelligence upgrades. • Opportunities: The plan provides funding and policy support for software companies to innovate and implement intelligent programming tools and agent software. It also promotes the development of new software products and services in the AI field. • Deadlines: The plan sets a goal for 2028, with specific targets for the number of enterprises covered and the implementation of key software intelligent upgrades.
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