China's draft law aims to curb cyberbullying, including AI-enabled abuse. The regulator is canvassing public opinion on the draft law until August 28.
BEIJING, China – China’s cyberspace regulator on Wednesday, July 29, released a draft law aimed at curbing cyberbullying, including AI-enabled abuse, as Beijing tightens oversight of online bullying in the world’s largest internet community.
Here are some key details of the draft law published by the Cyberspace Administration of China:
The law would apply to cyberbullying activities carried out within China, as well as to organisations and individuals overseas that target the country.
Online platforms would be required to verify the real identities of users before allowing them to post information or use instant messaging services.
