National Cyberspace ID

China is on the verge of introducing a national Cyberspace ID, which could fundamentally change access to online platforms. The National Cyber ID Authentication is expected to consist of a combination of numbers and letters and will be mandatory for using many online services. To register, citizens will need to upload their identification documents, undergo… Continue reading National Cyberspace ID

AI Algorithms for Deepfakes

China has approved 487 new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that can be used for deepfake technologies. These approvals pertain to products from leading Chinese technology companies such as Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, as well as foreign firms like Hewlett-Packard. The list, the second largest since the relevant regulation came into effect in January 2023, was… Continue reading AI Algorithms for Deepfakes