China launches AI framework to improve ‘black box’ transparency and raise standards
China launches AI framework to improve ‘black box’ transparency and raise standards
Publish Date: 2026-05-30 06:00:00
Source Domain: www.scmp.com
- China has announced a new national evaluation framework to improve the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of artificial intelligence (AI).
- The government aims to create a common yardstick for assessing AI models, computing power, and data quality under a unified national standard.
- This move recognizes AI’s growing role in China’s economy as both a growth driver and a significant area of geopolitical competition.
- The new guidelines will focus on promoting the establishment of reliable, safe, and trustworthy measurement standards for AI, making AI performance measurable, comparable, and traceable.
- The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial applications, addressing challenges such as measurement inaccuracies and data scarcity.
