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China Cracks Down on AI Disaster Videos, 7-Year Prison

7/28/2026

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On 23 July, China's Cyberspace Administration announced a nationwide crackdown on AI-generated fake disaster videos and ordered platforms to tighten review.
Authorities may detain or fine offenders, with penalties up to seven years in prison.
Zhejiang Police Deputy Chief Huang Zhihua said creators post sensational fake disaster videos to gain followers.
Professors Gao Fuping and Xu Xiaoke warned detection lags behind generation and called for education and law-enforcement to curb misinformation.

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On 23 July, China's Cyberspace Administration announced a nationwide crackdown on AI-generated fake disaster videos and ordered platforms to tighten review.
Authorities may detain or fine offenders, with penalties up to seven years in prison.
Zhejiang Police Deputy Chief Huang Zhihua said creators post sensational fake disaster videos to gain followers.
Professors Gao Fuping and Xu Xiaoke warned detection lags behind generation and called for education and law-enforcement to curb misinformation.