Based on an article from CoinGeek, China is set to introduce 50 new AI standards by 2026, aimed at regulating large language model (LLM) training, safety protocols, and industrial applications. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is leading this initiative to encourage standardization across the AI ecosystem. These standards will encompass AI service providers' activities, focusing on generative AI, governance, software, computing systems, and semiconductor technical requirements.

The standards represent an evolution from the 2023 AI guidelines and are anticipated to impact up to 1,000 Chinese companies. MIIT's policy underscores AI's role as a foundational and strategic technology driving industrial transformation. This innovation-oriented, market-friendly regulatory approach is expected to foster technological development while ensuring adherence to China's socialist ideals. Data center operators will have stringent guidelines to protect user privacy.

China's move is seen as a bid to catch up with the U.S. in AI market valuation and adoption metrics. Early successes since 2023 include AI applications in robotics, automobiles, health, and education, with local LLMs gaining international recognition despite hardware limitations. The government's efforts include finding alternatives for AI chips amidst tensions with the U.S.