China’s aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence is drawing fresh scrutiny as the Trump administration pulls back from stricter oversight measures in the United States.
President Donald Trump last week scrapped plans for an executive order that would have encouraged federal reviews of advanced AI models before release. According to CNBC, Trump argued the proposal could weaken America’s lead over China in the global AI race.
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China, however, has operated a formal AI registry system since 2023. Under rules overseen by the Cyberspace Administration of China, companies such as DeepSeek, Alibaba and Tencent must submit security assessments, compliance documents and testing materials before launching major AI models.
The report said China’s framework focuses heavily on content control, political compliance and algorithm oversight. More than 860 generative AI services have already been filed with regulators.
Analysts told the South China Morning Post that the US remains largely market-driven, relying more on voluntary safety reviews. However, rising fears over advanced AI risks, including cybersecurity threats linked to newer models, could push both Washington and Beijing toward tougher oversight in the coming years.
The report also noted that the US and China are preparing formal talks on AI governance and global safety standards.
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