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Market regulator in Chinese city of Hangzhou explores AI-agent use, flags risk

By MLex Staff ( April 9, 2026, 06:51 GMT | Insight) -- The market supervising bureau in the Chinese city of Hangzhou is exploring the use of artificial intelligence agents in its work while warning of associated risks, a move reflecting growing interest among Chinese authorities in applying AI tools to governance, alongside rising concern over related risks.The market supervising bureau in the Chinese city of Hangzhou is exploring the use of artificial intelligence agents in its work while warning of associated risks, a move reflecting growing interest among Chinese authorities in applying AI tools to governance, alongside rising concern over related risks....

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