has officially added another 23 generative AI services into the city’s registry of compliance, bringing the total number of AI models and platforms registered to 128 by April 10. This milestone reflects Beijing’s ongoing efforts to enforce and encourage compliance with China’s generative AI governance structure, which came into effect in August of 2023.
This update was published by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology. The new list of approved services has not been revealed yet, but the previously registered models include major offerings by companies like Baidu (ERNIE Bot), Alibaba(Tongyi Qianwen), iFlytek(SparkDesk), Zhipu AI(GLM), and others.
According to China’s AI regulation, all public-facing AI products, including chatbots and content generators and voice assistants, must undergo safety assessments and be reported to local regulators.These requirements are designed to ensure the safety of content, transparency of algorithms, and protection for user data. If you do not comply, you may face penalties or be forced to remove your content.
This rapidly expanding list highlights the fast-paced evolutionof China’s generative AI scene. Since registration opened in August 2023 new entries have steadily increased each month. The variety of services approved — spanning sectors such as education and enterprise automation — shows that more startups and vertical SaaS platform are launching LLM powered features tailored to specific industry requirements. This regulatory environment offers clues about China’s broader strategies: Beijing aims to promote AI innovation while maintaining strict supervision over content creation and model behavior– especially as domestic alternatives for GPT-4 and Claude are emerging.
China’s regulatory model could be a blueprint for other countries struggling with responsible AI deployment. With 128 services registered in Beijing alone – not including filings from other provincials like Shanghai, Guangdong and Zhejiang – the country’s regulatory framework may become a template for other countries.
