Hunan Interviews Seven Generative AI Operators Over Information Security Failures

The Cyberspace Administration of Hunan Province interviewed seven generative AI model operators after finding information security violations. Five operators completed remediation and two took related large models offline.

The Cyberspace Administration of Hunan Province reported that seven generative artificial intelligence large model operators had information security problems.

Inspection and legal basis

A recent inspection found violations of the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China and the Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services. One of the operators was identified in the public notice only as a technology limited company.

The administration interviewed the responsible persons at the seven units. It ordered them to complete remediation by a deadline, inspect gaps in information security controls, and put corrective measures in place.

Remediation status

Five operators have completed remediation. Two operators independently took the related large models offline.

Regulator comment

A Hunan Cyberspace Administration official said operators must meet legal requirements and fulfill their primary security responsibility. The department said it will apply inclusive and prudent supervision, continue enforcement, and support orderly development of the generative AI industry.

Source: Cyberspace Administration of Hunan.