China passes AI rulebook: Humans must remain in power - Verdict

China's Ministry of Science and Technology has released a set of ethical guidelines regarding artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on enhancing user autonomy and protecting privacy. The release of AI-related regulations is a part of Beijing's ambition to become a leader in the industry by 2030. Titled "New Generation Artificial Intelligence Ethics Specifications," the document outlines six basic ethical guidelines for implementing and using AI in society. It specifically points out that humans should have full decision-making power. Other main points include the promotion of fairness, justice, harmony and security when using AI systems.