China vows stricter AI safeguards as OpenClaw sparks security fears | South China Morning Post

VirtualRichDream · 2026-03-23T12:41:35+00:00

China aims to enhance AI security with a new data property rights framework amid rapid AI adoption. Liu Liehong highlighted issues like copyright disputes and cyber threats, advocating for coordinated efforts among providers, users, and regulators to ensure responsible AI application.

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2026-03-23 12:41:35

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China has pledged to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) security, including through a new data property rights framework, at a time when users and businesses are rapidly adopting the highly coveted but controversial OpenClaw.

On Monday, Liu Liehong, head of the National Data Administration, said security and compliance had become core challenges as AI spread across industry and daily life.

Speaking at the China Development Forum, Liu cited challenges ranging from copyright disputes over training data and AI-generated content to security threats such as data poisoning – a type of cyberattack that manipulates AI models.

“To this end, we are establishing a robust data property rights framework that clearly defines rights and responsibilities for data supply, circulation and usage,” Liu said.

“At the same time, we are advancing an integrated security governance solution that unifies data, technology and network safeguards, delivering the strong security foundation needed to scale AI applications responsibly.”

Security management for AI agents such as OpenClaw, Liu said, would follow the principles of “least privilege, proactive defence and continuous auditing”.

He noted that addressing these challenges would require coordinated action from AI providers, end users and regulators.

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