China releases draft rules to regulate human-like AI systems

China's cyberspace regulator released draft rules on December 27 requiring providers of human-like AI systems to monitor users for addiction and emotional dependency, with public consultation open until January 25.

The regulations mandate that users be notified they're interacting with AI at login and every two hours or when overdependence is detected, and require providers to intervene when users exhibit extreme emotions or addictive behavior.

The draft bans content endangering national security or spreading misinformation, and requires security assessments for services launching human-like AI features or reaching one million registered users.

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