The news: China has finalized its generative AI rules, adopting a more relaxed approach than a draft law released earlier this year. Details: Under the law, Chinese platform providers offering generative AI services to the general public will still need to obtain licenses to operate. The regulations also ban "illegal" content and mandate AI providers to stop generating it, make improvements, and report the issue. AI-created content would also be required to "reflect core socialist values." The bigger picture: The final rules, set to take effect on Aug. 15, are described as "interim." The changes from earlier drafts suggest that China is more willing to support AI technology while still prioritizing security. What the numbers say: China is at the 17th spot globally when it comes to "AI readiness," which gauges how prepared they are to incorporate AI into public service delivery. Being among the early adopters of regulations, China has the potential to climb higher in the rankings in the future.
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