Artificial Intelligence has become the common technology term these days and developers and service providers have already started leveraging the capabilities of
AI
to improve their services. However, most of the AI large
language models
have been developed by US-based companies like OpenAI, Meta, etc. Now, to complete China has approved around 40 artificial intelligence models for
public use
.
The recent
approval
includes 14 new large language models from prominent Chinese companies such as Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK), 3Paradigm (6682.HK), and 01.AI, marking the fourth round of approvals for public use. This move is indicative of China's commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancements in the realm of AI.
China’s AI language approval history
The regulatory framework in China requires companies to seek approval for their large language models intended for public use, a process initiated in August. The first batch of approvals, granted in August, featured industry giants like Baidu (9888.HK), Alibaba (9988.HK), and ByteDance, showcasing the nation's emphasis on ensuring responsible and regulated deployment of AI technologies.
Subsequent to the initial approvals, November and December witnessed the regulatory bodies granting approval for two additional batches of large language models. The recent approval of 14 more models signifies China's sustained efforts to establish a comprehensive and diverse ecosystem of AI applications.
While the specific details of the approved large language models remain undisclosed, reports from Securities Times suggest that around 40 AI models have received approval for public use. This underscores China's strategic focus on cultivating a competitive AI landscape and signifies the nation's determination to play a leading role in the global AI arena. The continuous expansion of approved AI models aligns with China's broader goals of advancing technological capabilities and contributing to the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence on a global scale.