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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Cultural adaptation in the virtual space
The virtual space opens up completely new ways for companies in China to communicate, but it also requires a deep understanding of the cultural nuances that shape interactions. There are many critical factors that influence success in this environment – from the choice of avatar attire to the meaning of numbers and colors. Avatar clothing… Continue reading Cultural adaptation in the virtual space
China’s AI verdict will change the markets
The ruling made headlines: Beijing’s Internet Court has ruled in a landmark judgment that AI-generated images can be copyrighted because they reflect the creative contribution of humans. The parameters of the AI set by humans make the end result worthy of copyright. This surprising decision, which deviates massively from Western case law, offers new perspectives… Continue reading China’s AI verdict will change the markets
China regulates generative AI
In April 2023, China published a discussion draft of the “Regulations for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services.” The aim of the document is to ensure content security, compliant operation, and protection of user rights when using generative AI. The regulations emphasize the legality and ethical obligations of generative AI services. During the content… Continue reading China regulates generative AI
General mobilization in basic research
In a bid to boost basic research in the intensifying technology war between China and the U.S., Shenzhen, the southern Chinese technology hub, is making state-funded scientific equipment costing more than RMB 500,000 (USD 71,623) available to individuals and organizations for research purposes. Basic research is high on Shenzhen’s agenda, and the city plans to… Continue reading General mobilization in basic research
VR for Industry 4.0 in the Chinese Market
Virtual reality for Industry 4.0 is also gaining importance in China. Both areas, VR and I4.0, are important components of China’s strategic planning and are promoted accordingly by the state. For Western companies, a standardized industry model of a factory of the future could be an option to illustrate the possibilities and advantages of cross-border… Continue reading VR for Industry 4.0 in the Chinese Market
Security, Science and Technology
Political speeches and documents are known to provide valid clues to future developments in the PRC. Analysts therefore try to extract priorities and orientations from the phraseology, word choice, and frequency of terms related to the 20th Party Congress. In doing so, they also take into account minor changes in phrases that have appeared at… Continue reading Security, Science and Technology
New data exchange in Canton
China has launched another data exchange in Nansha, Guangzhou. So far, more than 300 traders and companies have applied to join the Data Exchange, and around 200 trading objects have already been registered. These are data products, services and capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence, intelligent transportation, smart manufacturing, smart finance, business services, medicine… Continue reading New data exchange in Canton
New Data Exchanges in China
On April 10, 2022, the Chinese government announced to accelerate the construction of the unified domestic market. Part of this is to also establish a data market to promote Big Data applications and AI development, focusing on data security and control of cross-border data transfer. To be allowed to provide data outside China, data processors… Continue reading New Data Exchanges in China
Data Lifecycle Security Management on the Industrial Internet
With the growing number of digital industrial enterprises in China and the explosion of data from the industrial Internet, data security is becoming increasingly important for the smooth operation of enterprises in China. On April 8, 2022, the China Industrial Information Security Development Research Center (CIC) released the China Industrial Internet Industry Integration Development Report… Continue reading Data Lifecycle Security Management on the Industrial Internet
