China’s securities regulator will intensify its scrutiny of fake stock market information and collaborate with law enforcement and cyberspace authorities to crack down on those spreading false news, which has become increasingly facilitated by AI, state media reported on Saturday.
Regulators will “hit early, hit hard, and hit at the heart” of the problem, according to the Securities Times.
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool for generating and disseminating misleading information, often used to deceive investors or manipulate stock prices by enticing them with promises of rapid wealth, the Shanghai Securities News stated in a separate report.
The rise of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has encouraged both retail investors and fund managers to adopt AI for evaluating companies and making investment decisions. However, this increased reliance on AI also exposes them to the risk of falling prey to fake news generated by artificial intelligence.
To counter this, the China Securities Regulatory Commission will take a more proactive role in debunking stock market rumors, issuing timely clarifications, and bolstering investor education. The aim is to “enhance investors’ ability to spot” misinformation, the Securities Times noted.
The reports from the Securities Times and Shanghai Securities News coincide with World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, an annual event widely promoted on Chinese television and social media to highlight consumer protection.
