Chinese local governments warned not to give AI access to sensitive information

Chinese local governments have been told they may use artificial intelligence to help decision-making, but must ensure they do not leak any sensitive data or “blindly” pursue technological superiority.
New guidelines, published by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the National Development and Reform Commission on Friday, said AI models could make government more efficient and benefit the public.
It listed areas where AI models could be used. These included online consultations to answer…