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China's cybersecurity standards-setting body issues draft AI ethics guidelines

( April 17, 2026, 12:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s TC260, the nation’s cybersecurity standards-setting body, has released draft ethical security guidelines aimed at addressing challenges arising from the rapid development of technologies such as generative artificial intelligence and autonomous agents. The document sets out principles including a people-centered approach, safety and controllability, fairness, transparency, collaborative governance and inclusive access. It also outlines requirements for different stakeholders — including developers, service providers and users — across typical application scenarios. The draft will seek public comment until April 26.Statement follows and the draft guidelines are attached (both in Chinese). ...

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