China to roll out cybersecurity rules covering generative AI

Provisions also encourage use of national cyberspace IDs

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China has emphasized national security in its data security rules amid ongoing tensions with the U.S.

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China will implement a string of new cybersecurity rules next year, authorities announced Monday, placing an emphasis on national security and requiring companies providing generative artificial intelligence services to add extra data protection.

The network data security management regulations contain 64 clauses based on China's cybersecurity and data security laws. They will go into force on Jan. 1.

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