The global race for AI supremacy is in full swing. The Chinese government recently published the Global AI Governance Action Plan and at the same time presented drafts for ethical AI rules and labelling requirements for AI-generated content — a clear signal of the strategic shift from pure development to global regulation and standard setting.… Continue reading China’s global AI strategy
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Chinese AI Oversupply
China’s tech industry is currently experiencing an unprecedented investment boom in the field of artificial intelligence, triggered by the use of the advanced model DeepSeek. Xiaomi plans to invest over RMB 7 billion in AI innovation and China Unicom announced RMB 55 billion of investment, with a significant proportion going to AI-driven telecommunications infrastructure modernization.… Continue reading Chinese AI Oversupply
Proxy cyberwarfare with AI agents
The risk that autonomous AI agents will independently detect vulnerabilities and exploit them as attack vectors is no longer a futuristic scenario – it has become a tangible and rapidly escalating threat. Unlike traditional tools for automated vulnerability scanning, modern AI agents like AutoGPT or SWE-agent operate with a high degree of autonomy. They can… Continue reading Proxy cyberwarfare with AI agents
Open source AI at Alibaba
At this year’s Apsara Conference, the Alibaba Group presented its largest open-source initiative to date, with a focus on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The company released more than 100 new large language models (LLMs) that are available as open source. These models, known as Qwen 2.5, are expected to be widely used in… Continue reading Open source AI at Alibaba
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
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
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