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
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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
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
Metacrime – Investigations in the Metaverse
With the growth of the Metaverse, a new arena for crime is emerging – Metacrime. Companies can be affected in different ways. In collaboration, attackers can intercept, manipulate, delete, or inject data undetected through man-in-the-middle attacks by eavesdropping and spying. They can use deepfake technologies to imitate real people and use fake avatars for illegal… Continue reading Metacrime – Investigations in the Metaverse
Reporting of cyber security incidents
China regulates the reporting of cyber security incidents in a new law, which is now available in draft form. A key aspect is the reporting obligation for companies that set up or operate networks in China or provide services via networks. Particular attention is paid to the different reporting channels for central bodies, critical infrastructures… Continue reading Reporting of cyber security incidents
Intellectual property in ASEAN
Intellectual property rights are gaining importance in ASEAN countries. The ASEAN Intellectual Property Action Plan 2016-2025 provides for the strengthening of intellectual property offices, the development of regional platforms, an inclusive IP ecosystem and the promotion of asset creation. Around 75% of the plan has already been implemented. Future priorities include harmonizing intellectual property rights,… Continue reading Intellectual property in ASEAN
China discloses algorithms
Deep synthesis service providers that have an influence on public opinion or social mobilization capabilities must register and implement procedures to modify and cancel registration. This also applies to technical supporters of deep synthesis services. Deep synthesis technology refers to the use of deep learning, virtual reality and other synthesis algorithms to create text, images,… Continue reading China discloses algorithms
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