China’s latest rules on facial recognition technology introduce mandatory registration for companies handling significant volumes of personal data, alongside a practical guide to compliance In an era where facial recognition technology is increasingly embedded in daily life, from unlocking smartphones to streamlining payments, China has introduced robust regulations to ensure its responsible use. On March 21, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) …
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Britain’s strengths in technology and education make it a strong partner for China’s booming EdTech sector, writes Lauren Buchan China and the UK both have ambitions to become global leaders in innovation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping achieve these goals. Adoption of AI is increasingly seen in a wide variety of sectors and the education sector is no exception. A rise in e-learning, app-based education and Massive Open Online …
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Facial recognition software is used across China’s retail sector but what about privacy laws?
New facial recognition technology is shaping China’s retail industry but it’s having to write the rules as it goes along, writes Jake Mendrik, Facial-recognition technology is central to the current Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom taking place in China. In recent months, three of the country’s vision-based solution start-ups have attained ‘unicorn’ status, with market valuation of at least USD $1 billion. No other country can claim to have a single …