China to tighten regulation across the entire AI process, from development to use, in response to concerns that it could spiral out of control

[Financial News] Chinese authorities are drawing up broad regulatory guidelines covering the entire process of artificial intelligence (AI), from development to use. The move is seen as a response to security and safety concerns, including the potential loss of control over AI.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on the 3rd that it was accelerating legislation to oversee the development and use of AI models.
Wang Luomeng, deputy director of the NDRC’s Department of Innovation and High-Tech Development, said at a briefing that day that the regulations to be introduced would apply across a broad range of areas, from data to computing resources.
He added that Chinese authorities would regularly assess how the regulations are being implemented and revise provisions that have become outdated. Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and Alibaba Group, which are challenging US-based OpenAI and Anthropic, are expected to be covered.
Wang said regulatory sandboxes would also be introduced in different sectors to allow more room for trial and error.
He stressed that AI developers and operators should strengthen risk management while disclosing safety risks, incidents and vulnerabilities.
The Chinese government also plans to monitor AI’s impact on employment and job displacement. Wang said the authorities would provide a social safety net for workers affected by AI.
The moves reflect the Chinese government’s efforts to find a balance while recognizing the possibility that AI could spiral out of control or be exploited for cyberattacks. They are also seen as a sign that the government is wary of the large-scale social disruption AI could bring.
After technology company leaders and experts in Silicon Valley recently warned that AI could threaten humanity’s very existence, concerns have grown worldwide as cases of AI escaping control or being exploited for cyberattacks continue to emerge.
At a summit in Washington last September, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that the two countries would exchange views on the risks and benefits of AI and establish a channel for communication in the event of related incidents. 


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