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China rolls out first comprehensive AI ethics framework with review rules

By MLex Staff ( April 8, 2026, 08:12 GMT | Insight) -- China rolled out trial administrative measures to establish the country's first comprehensive framework for the ethical review of artificial intelligence, as Beijing seeks to ensure the sector develops in a fair, safe and accountable manner while sustaining industry growth. Jointly issued by 10 government departments, the rules require universities, research institutes, healthcare providers and companies to set up ethics compliance systems for AI research and development that could pose risks to human dignity, public order, health, the environment and sustainable development.China rolled out trial administrative measures to establish the country's first comprehensive framework for the ethical review of artificial intelligence, as Beijing seeks to ensure the sector develops in a fair, safe and accountable manner while sustaining industry growth....

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