China's AI Law: Industry Development Over User Protections

China has released a new draft AI law, focusing on industry development over user protections. The law, developed by university scholars, is a response to U.S.-China AI competition, emphasizing the importance of not lagging behind in AI development. While there are provisions for data and personal information protection, the law mainly aims to benefit the rapid growth of the AI industry. It also addresses copyright protections for AI-generated outputs and the international implications of AI regulations. The draft law raises questions about the balance between AI industry development and user protections, reflecting China's ambition to lead in AI development.