AI Hub

Passed March 2022

Regulation

China

The regulations governs the use of algorithms in online recommendation systems. It aims to ensure that services are moral, ethical, accountable, transparent and 'disseminate positive energy'.

The regulation requires companies to notify users when an AI algorithm is playing a role in determining which information to display to them and give users the option to opt out of being targeted. Additionally, the regulation prohibits algorithms that use personal data to offer different prices to consumers. 

Announced September 2021

Principles

China

The code sets out six fundamental ethics rules which are broadly: to enhance human well-being, promote fairness and justice, protect privacy and safety, ensure controllability and credibility, strengthen AI responsibility and improve ethical literacy. 

Passed January 2023

Regulation

China

The regulation governs deep synthesis (deepfake) technology and services produced by generative AI models. The regulation applies to both deep synthesis service providers and users. The provisions include data security and personal data protection, transparency, content management and labeling, and technical security.

Announced April 2023

Regulation

China

The draft regulation stipulates that new AI products developed in China must undergo a 'safety assessment' before being released to the public. It places obligations to ensure AI-generated content is truthful and accurate, and prohibits certain information. 

Passed October 2022

Regulation

China - Shenzhen

The regulations are a provincial law on AI development. The draft regulations were introduced in September 2022 and came into force October 2022.

Adopted May 2019

Principles

OECD

The OECD drafted Principles on Artificial Intelligence. The OECD's 36 member countries and partner countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Peru and Romania) adopted them in May 2019.