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In a First, Beijing Court Grants Copyright to AI-Assisted Artwork

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

The court ruled that AI-generated images demonstrating human originality and intellectual input should be protected by copyright law.

Ye Zhanhang

Across China, an Unseen Rural Workforce Is Shaping the Future of AI

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Data labeling jobs in rural areas are empowering women and the marginalized while also aiding poverty alleviation. But as advanced AI begins to eclipse traditional methods, the future demand for such human-driven jobs faces uncertainty.

Li Xin

Surge in Chinese Students Using AI for Academic Edge: New Survey 

While many students admit to utilizing AI for learning and creativity, a majority also expressed concerns over risks of unfair competition, misinformation, and copyright breaches.

Ding Rui

How a Red-Haired Chatbot Became China’s New Favorite English Tutor

The ChatGPT-based video app Call Annie has unexpectedly found a large user base in China, where parents are sharing tips on how to turn the chatbot into a makeshift language tutor.

Shu Xinrou

Amid Climate Goals, China Zones in on AI’s Growing Energy Needs

In a list of scientific challenges for China in 2023, climate change and energy consumption emerge among focus areas.

Zhu Junxi

Mourning 2.0: The AI-Driven Era of Coping With Loss in China

With advancements in AI, several Chinese companies are now venturing into the world of griefbots and digital avatars, which help reconnect with lost loved ones. But experts warn of over-reliance, potential misuse, and the ethics of digital resurrection.

AI Content Rising, China’s Bilibili Rolls Out New Labeling System

Bilibili’s new system also includes tags for dangerous behavior, excessive consumption, and potential discomfort, but prioritizes AI-generated content when multiple labels are applicable.

He Qitong

In China, AI Clones Are Putting Human Livestreamers Out of Work

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

Xue Haolin

Xiaohongshu Accused of Using Users’ Artwork to Train Its AI

According to one illustrator, the social media platform has admitted to using his artwork to train its image generating AI. The platform says the artwork used was from open access sources.

Jiang Zuer

AI Is Booming in China, But Its Grads Are Trapped in a Talent Gap

Despite a talent shortfall in China’s tech industry, fresh graduates from AI programs across the country say they’re stuck in the mud amid the mismatch in skills and job requirements.

China Unveils New Rules for AI Content, Softens Earlier Stance

Experts believe the new rules, effective Aug. 15, attempt to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring oversight.

Tech Giants Race to Incorporate AI in China’s Offices

AI integration is fueling fierce competition among tech giants like Kingsoft Office, Baidu, and Alibaba, who are developing their own ChatGPT-like models.

Love Is in the AI: In China, More Singles Are Turning to Chatbots

Multiple social media accounts are describing their romances with AI-powered chatbots, sparking debates on emotional connections and privacy risks.

In China, AI-Generated Fashion Models Are Hugely Popular — and Sexist

China’s fashion models are rapidly being replaced by doe-eyed, big-breasted, AI-generated bots. Women are horrified.

Scammers Dupe Man of Millions Using AI-Cloned Voice and Face

Mimicking his friend in a video call, con artists convinced a tech company owner to transfer money to their own account.

Amid AI Content Boom in China, Douyin Vows Greater Scrutiny

While all AI-generated videos will need to be clearly labeled, the platform also stated that content that violates laws would be “severely punished.”

Chinese Man Uses ChatGPT To Create Fake News, Arrested

Police said the suspect created fake content about nine people killed in a train accident, which he spread on search giant Baidu.

AI Is Starting to Replace Humans in China’s Creative Sector 

While some employees are worried about the latest competition, others feel machines cannot entirely replace human minds.

China Proposes to Regulate AI-Generated Content Amid ChatGPT Craze

All generative AI products will have to be inspected by the authorities under the new proposed rules.

Looking for Closure, a Grandson Built a Ghost in the Machine 

To make amends and bid farewell, Yu Jialin used AI to revive his grandfather. He still hasn’t told his parents.