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
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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
Legal tech boosts the Resilience
Given the declining Chinese economy, politically induced increasing uncertainty, and the decoupling of IP systems between China and the West, the use of Legal Tech in the field of intellectual property often proves to be a significant advantage for companies. Legal Tech not only reduces costs, increases efficiency, and speeds up processes, but it also… Continue reading Legal tech boosts the Resilience
Cyber Defense with AI
The use of AI by cyber attackers intensifies the threat landscape, particularly concerning China. New tactics, increased complexity of attacks, and lower entry barriers raise the likelihood of attacks. Attacks on login credentials, cloud infrastructures, and shorter breakout times demand faster responses. AI-based systems offer immense advantages in detecting and defending against cyber attacks. Tools… Continue reading Cyber Defense with AI
Renaissance of Industrial Espionage
The tech-decoupling driven by geopolitical factors, economic weakness within the country, and efforts to enhance China’s international competitiveness will lead to an increase in Chinese industrial espionage against Western companies and scientific institutions – particularly in Germany. China feels compelled to move up the value chain, create new growth drivers through innovation, and achieve technological… Continue reading Renaissance of Industrial Espionage
China’s Competitive Advantages in Artificial Intelligence
China is emerging as a leading player in many areas of AI. This was demonstrated by the recent World AI Conference 2024 held in Shanghai, where the latest advancements in AI technology were showcased, including the large language model Novel 5.5. The Asian country continues to cooperate intensively with the USA in this field. According… Continue reading China’s Competitive Advantages in Artificial Intelligence
Promotion of Data Flow and Protection of Data Rights
China has issued a new landmark ruling in the field of key digital technologies. It concerns data extraction and data trading by iDataAPI and demonstrates China’s strengthened stance on protecting data rights and promoting data flow. The operator of Sina Weibo (plaintiff) sued a company and its subsidiary in Shenzhen, the operator of the iDataAPI… Continue reading Promotion of Data Flow and Protection of Data Rights
Non-registrable trademarks
In China, there are a number of restrictions on the registration of trademarks. Their purpose is to protect public order, national symbols and international agreements as well as to prevent discriminatory or misleading trademarks. Trademarks that are identical or similar to the names, flags or emblems of countries or national and international organizations are not… Continue reading Non-registrable trademarks
Cyber and data compliance now included in the social credit system
China is putting pressure on the implementation of its compliance rules regarding cyber security and data protection. With immediate effect, companies that violate the legal requirements for cyber security and data protection will be recorded and disclosed in the Corporate Social Credit System (CSCS). This applies, for example, to the mandatory certification of network-connected IT… Continue reading Cyber and data compliance now included in the social credit system
World’s First Platform Copyright Case
On February 26, the Internet Court in Guangzhou issued a landmark ruling regarding generative AI services that infringe on third-party copyrights. A platform for Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC), which was not named, was found guilty of having produced an image resembling the well-known comic character Ultraman. The copyright owner, Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd., signed… Continue reading World’s First Platform Copyright Case
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