China Plans to Mandate Reviews for ChatGPT-Like AI Services

Providers of services must ensure content is accurate and respects intellectual property, and neither discriminates nor endangers security, said the Cyberspace Administration of China. Photo: Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — China plans to require a security review of generative AI services before they’re allowed to operate, casting uncertainty over ChatGPT-like bots unveiled by the country’s largest tech companies including Baidu Inc.

Providers of services must ensure content is accurate and respects intellectual property, and neither discriminates nor endangers security, the Cyberspace Administration of China said in draft guidelines published for public feedback. AI operators must also clearly label AI-generated content, the country’s internet overseer said in a statement posted on its website.