China data regulator plans embodied AI standards

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 3:29 AM UTC

China's data regulator said it plans to develop standards for embodied artificial intelligence and to guide local authorities' related work. The proposal comes as demand grows for high-quality, diverse and large-scale datasets, according to the regulator. The statement identifies a planned standards-setting and local-guidance effort, rather than a completed rule or operating requirement.

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