China eyes new data governance measures to spur AI innovation

By MLex staff ( November 5, 2026, 06:25 GMT | Insight) -- China plans to explore new governance mechanisms for data used in artificial intelligence and expand high-quality datasets, seeking to strengthen security while giving developers more room to innovate amid intensifying global competition in AI. The National Data Administration will accelerate work on guidelines for compliant data circulation and anonymization, Luan Jie, director of its policy and planning department, told a Tuesday press conference. China plans to explore new governance mechanisms for data used in artificial intelligence and expand high-quality datasets, seeking to strengthen security while giving developers more room to innovate amid intensifying global competition in AI....

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