On The Interface Between AI and Energy Regulations in China

Klemens  Katterbauer; Rahmi Deniz Özbay; Sema Yılmaz; Gözde Meral

Authors

Klemens Katterbauer Centre for Islamic Metafinance, Euclid University, Bangui, Central African Republic / Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5513-4418
Rahmi Deniz Özbay Istanbul Ticaret University, İstanbul/Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3927-8216
Sema Yılmaz Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul/Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-1622
Gözde Meral İstanbul University, İstanbul/Türkiye https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1918-1249

Keywords:

Energy regulations, AI regulations, China, renewable energy target

Abstract

China is undergoing new reform of its energy regulations. The proposed law aims to optimize energy use in China, encouraging clean, efficient, intensive use of existing resources. The proposal includes incentives for reliability and stability in energy supply, operational safety in transmission lines, equity in access to energy, and emergency response system. China's energy and AI regulations are similar. In the past, significant legislative changes such Algorithm Recommendation Provisions, Ethical Review Measures, Deep Synthesis Provisions, Generative AI Measures etc. have affected many rules and regulations. The article discussed how energy and artificial intelligence rules are becoming more intertwined, how important it is to maintain security and stability, how AI can improve energy distribution and support green energy initiatives.

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