Arrr! The land of China be plannin' to give a mighty push to their censorship shenanigans! They aim to tackle them AI videos and all that pesky "pessimism." Avast!
2023-12-13
Avast ye! As the scurvy dogs be tightenin' their grip on the internet in China, fear not, me hearties! Yonder VPN be yer trusty ship to sail the open web. Here be all ye need to know, lest ye be caught in Davy Jones' locker!
China's infamous censorship body, the Cyberspace Administration of China, has announced new plans to further restrict internet censorship in the country. Short videos, particularly those spreading extremism and pessimistic content, will be the main target this time. Additionally, videos generated using AI will also be banned. These new guidelines are part of the country's ongoing efforts to control and restrict the internet within its borders.The censorship body has been regularly updating its list of content to censor within the country since 2020. The latest campaign, called "Qing Lang" or clear and bright, focuses on cracking down on short-form videos. Platforms like Douyin, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok, as well as WeChat and Weibo, will be targeted.
In addition to extremism and "incorrect values," this is the first time that content promoting pessimism will be included in the censorship efforts. The inclusion of AI-powered videos is also a new addition to the blacklist. The censorship body aims to ban short videos that manipulate content and unlawfully use other people's voices or faces.
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