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Digital Watch reports Chinese court guidance on AI-generated content

Digital Watch reports that China's Supreme People's Court issued guidelines addressing legal disputes involving AI-generated material. Its account covers recognizable digital replicas, voice cloning, false information and algorithmic price discrimination.

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Digital Watch reports that China's Supreme People's Court issued guidelines addressing legal disputes involving AI-generated material. Its account covers recognizable digital replicas, voice cloning, false information and algorithmic price discrimination.

The report says the guidance discusses civil liability for non-consensual replicas and reputational harm, as well as responsibilities when services are notified about infringing outputs. It also describes possible injunctions where serious, irreversible harm is threatened.

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