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20/04/2025 - From Control to Innovation: Legal Trends in Chinese AI Policy (China)

argument: Notizie/News - Digital Governance

Source: Agenda Digitale

Agenda Digitale analyzes the possible future scenarios of AI regulation in China, focusing on how the government might reconcile state control with innovation. The article outlines three plausible evolutions: a strictly centralized approach with top-down regulation; a balanced model combining supervision and industry incentives; and a more open, innovation-driven policy encouraging global competitiveness.

The report highlights the challenges of balancing security, ethics, and growth in a country where AI is seen as a strategic asset. It also notes the influence of geopolitical factors and the need for alignment with international standards to ensure technological leadership and prevent isolation.

Several legal scholars and policy analysts weigh in, emphasizing how regulatory choices in China could shape not only domestic tech development but also the global AI governance landscape.