China proposes new cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse

China’s cyberspace regulator on Wednesday 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.

* The proposed rules ask platforms to trace and report the risk of cyberbullying ⁠content generated or spread using AI technology, remove and block such content, and report it to authorities.

* ​Schools ‌are required to incorporate anti-cyberbullying material into ‌their curricula.

* Online service providers that violate the rules could face fines of up to ‌10 million ‌yuan ($1.5 million), the shutdown ⁠of their websites or applications, or ‌the revocation of business licenses, according to the draft.

* The regulator is ⁠canvassing public opinion on the ​draft law until August 28.

Reuters

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