China’s internet regulator has released draft rules aimed at curbing cyberbullying on online platforms, including abuse generated or enabled by artificial intelligence. Multiple outlets report that the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the draft for public comment on 29 July. The proposal is part of a broader set of measures the Chinese government uses to regulate content and online behavior.
According to reporting cited by outlets, the draft rules explicitly cover cyberbullying that involves AI—such as harmful messages produced by AI tools or facilitated through them—expanding the scope beyond traditional online harassment. The CAC is soliciting feedback from the public as part of the formal consultation process.
Both sources describe a timeline for comments, with the public consultation period running until late August, and they characterize the draft as an effort to define and address cyberbullying behaviors more comprehensively across China’s internet ecosystem.
