Key facts
- The draft law requires human review of AI-assisted medical decisions.
- Consumers would have the right to challenge consequential automated decisions.
- Developers and providers would face record-keeping duties.
- China's Ministry of Justice aims to accelerate AI law work in 2026.
Legal scholars at Zhejiang University have put forth a proposed AI law, comprising 99 articles. The draft legislation includes provisions for human oversight in AI-assisted medical decisions, consumer rights to contest significant automated choices, and mandates for developers and providers to keep records. This initiative comes as China progresses towards enacting national AI legislation, with the Ministry of Justice indicating an acceleration of this work in 2026.