The China Agenda for October 30–November 5: Xiangshan Forum
This is what’s on the diplomatic, political, and business agenda for the week of October 30–November 5.
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Deepfake Mandarin-speaking Taylor Swift goes viral in China, prompting mixed reactions
Taylor Swift can do everything, including speak Chinese. Except she can’t: The Mandarin-language video is a product of artificial intelligence technology from HeyGen, a company founded in Shenzhen but now based in Los Angeles.
This is the state of generative AI in China
Chinese tech companies are racing to create and monetize the type of artificial intelligence known as “generative AI,” which ChatGPT recently made famous.
Beijing issues draft rules for AI prescriptions and telemedicine
Beijing city authorities have issued new draft rules to govern online medical consultations and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare: AI will not be allowed to prescribe drugs without human supervision.
China sets restrictions on generative AI, but leaves room for innovation
Earlier this month, China released a national regulation on generative artificial intelligence. The primary purpose is to assert control, but revisions from a previous draft suggest Beijing understands the importance of leaving space for development.
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Vocal deepfakes of famous singers excite Mandopop listeners, but raises questions about ethics and legality
In recent months, advances in generative AI have allowed softwares to create songs with vocals that sound nearly identical to popular artists. Generators can capture the subtle differences in timbre that help people identify someone's unique vocal profile.
ChatGPT and China: How to think about Large Language Models and the generative AI race
China’s tech companies face significant challenges in developing AI, including domestic censorship and regulation, and American export controls on hardware. But the U.S. approach might end up making the Chinese companies stronger.
Baidu launches ChatGPT service but no one likes it
Ernie Bot, the highly-anticipated AI-powered chatbot developed by Chinese tech company Baidu, was launched today. Nobody was impressed.
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