In a decisive move to tame runaway digital tools, the Chinese mainland's top internet regulator has kicked off a three-month nationwide campaign to curb the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI).
The initiative, unveiled in a circular by the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission (CCAC), will roll out in two strategic phases designed to strengthen oversight and clamp down on harmful content.
Phase One: Plugging the Leaks
Running through the first half of the campaign, authorities will focus on tightening control over AI sources. This means:
- Removing unauthorized AI applications from online platforms
- Enhancing regulations around AI-generated content
- Boosting platform tools to flag and verify violations in real time
Phase Two: Targeting Digital Misinformation and Abuse
In the second stretch, the spotlight shifts to the most damaging uses of AI:
- Snuffing out AI-driven rumors and misinformation
- Eradicating obscene or impersonation-based content
- Punishing internet trolling and other disruptive behaviors
The Office says it will remove illegal and harmful posts at source and hold violators accountable1 spanning individual accounts, MCN organizations, and entire platforms.
As AI tools continue to reshape online landscapes worldwide, this crackdown underscores growing efforts to balance innovation with digital safety. For young global citizens, tech entrepreneurs, and content creators alike, the campaign signals a new chapter in how AI is governed on the biggest digital stage.
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