On November 6, China's Cyberspace Administration announced a crackdown targeting the use of artificial intelligence technology to impersonate and falsely promote public figures. The agency coordinated with online platforms to conduct concentrated enforcement efforts against illegal impersonation schemes designed to deceive users, drive traffic, and manipulate engagement.
According to the announcement, authorities removed more than 47,000 pieces of illegal content and suspended 3,961 accounts engaged in such activities.