China's cyberspace regulator has released a draft regulation to strengthen oversight of digital human services, as authorities move to address risks arising from rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies.

The draft defines digital humans as virtual figures that exist in nonphysical environments and simulate human appearance and behavior using technologies such as computer graphics, digital image processing and artificial intelligence. These avatars may be created based on real people or generated entirely by algorithms, and can replicate voices, actions, interactivity and even personality traits of real people.

The public consultation period will run until May 6, during which feedback from industry stakeholders and the public will be collected before the regulation is finalized.                                                

                                                                                                                                           Source. China Daily