China's cyberspace regulator ordered internet platforms to conduct targeted cleanups of AI-driven impersonation of public figures used for fake product promotions, follower-farming and misleading users, removing over 47,000 illegal posts and taking down 3,961 accounts. The regulator said platforms with serious violations have been dealt with under law and that it will intensify enforcement, press platforms to fulfil primary responsibility and require effective measures to prevent AI misuse to pr

China's cyberspace regulator ordered internet platforms to conduct targeted cleanups of AI-driven impersonation of public figures used for fake product promotions, follower-farming and misleading users, removing over 47,000 illegal posts and taking down 3,961 accounts. The regulator said platforms with serious violations have been dealt with under law and that it will intensify enforcement, press platforms to fulfil primary responsibility and require effective measures to prevent AI misuse to protect users' legitimate rights.