China has confirmed it is developing a comprehensive law on artificial intelligence, signaling an acceleration of its governance in the field. This move reflects the country's accumulated practical experience with AI.

China has confirmed for the first time that it is drawing up a “comprehensive law” on artificial intelligence. Industry insiders said the move showed China had accumulated enough practical experience and was speeding up its governance as a result. A legislative work plan for the year issued last week by the State Council, China’s cabinet, outlined plans to “improve AI governance and accelerate comprehensive legislation for the sound development of AI”. It said the government would move faster to...