An interim regulation on the management of generative artificial intelligence (AI) services goes into effect in China on Tuesday.

First published online on July 10, the regulation was jointly issued by several authorities, including the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

It introduces a range of measures to enhance generative AI technology while establishing basic norms for providers of generative AI services.

The rapid growth of generative AI technology has created new opportunities for economic and social development. However, it has also given rise to issues like the dissemination of false information and the compromise of personal data security, highlighted an official from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).

This initiative aims to foster the responsible development of generative AI and its standardized applications. Its objectives include upholding national security, public interests, and safeguarding the lawful rights of citizens, legal entities, and organizations, as outlined by the CAC.

According to the regulation, China will incentivize innovative applications of generative AI technology across various industries and sectors. Furthermore, the country will offer support to industrial bodies, enterprises, educational and research institutions, and other relevant organizations to collaborate in this domain.

China's action aligns with the global trend of addressing the risks and ethics associated with such technology. In June, the European Parliament approved the EU AI Act, marking the bloc's inaugural set of regulations for artificial intelligence. Similarly, earlier this year, an agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce released its Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

(With input from Xinhua)