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Tens of thousands of Chinese users liked a viral photo of a baby who supposedly survived an earthquake — a touching story, except for one thing: the child had six fingers and didn’t exist.
Such deepfakes are spreading fast, and Beijing is hitting the brakes. Starting in 2026, China will enforce stricter rules against fake images and AI-generated drama content.
🏷️ Mandatory labels for AI content: Starting in 2026…
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