China is moving to regulate companies using AI to create digital clones of deceased individuals. Authorities cited ethical risks, misuse of personal data, and social concerns as the industry expands. The emerging digital human sector is growing rapidly, with firms offering affordable digital replicas using chatbots and voice models. Regulators aim to introduce tighter controls as AI-generated resurrection services gain popularity.
China is moving to regulate companies using AI to create digital clones of deceased individuals. Authorities cited ethical risks, misuse of personal data, and social concerns as the industry expands. The emerging digital human sector is growing rapidly, with firms offering affordable digital replicas using chatbots and voice models. Regulators aim to introduce tighter controls as AI-generated resurrection services gain popularity.