In order to further strengthen the protection of minors online and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence technology, the "Consensus on Ethical Norms for Artificial Intelligence Serving Minors" (hereinafter referred to as the "Consensus") was officially released on September 23 at the Beijing Cultural Forum's important results session.

Under the guidance of the Network Management Technology Bureau of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and other departments, the China Cyberspace Security Association issued the "Security Guidelines for Providing Generative Artificial Intelligence Services to Minors" in June this year, which triggered widespread consensus. The "Consensus" issued by the association in collaboration with various industry sectors focuses on the practical challenges faced by minors in artificial intelligence services. It proposes industry norms from seven aspects: health priority, content protection, privacy protection, clear rules, transparency and credibility, collaborative governance, and ethics first. It advocates artificial intelligence service providers to effectively fulfill their social responsibilities in aspects such as product design, content management, privacy protection, and mental health guidance, and jointly create a safe, healthy, and trustworthy digital environment.

The release of the "Consensus" received positive responses from scientific research institutions, Internet companies, legal service institutions and other parties. All parties involved said that the release of the "Consensus" is an important measure for industry self-discipline and shared responsibility. It will help gather industry synergy, promote the positive interaction of artificial intelligence in innovation and safety, and provide a more solid guarantee for the healthy growth of minors.

Consensus on ethical standards for artificial intelligence serving minors

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology has brought opportunities and potential for the learning and growth of minors, but it also comes with certain security risks. Minors are the hope of the country and the nation, and we have the responsibility to protect their safety and healthy growth in the digital world. To this end, we have reached the following consensus and encourage all industries to jointly practice:

1. Health first: protect the physical, mental and mental health of minors

We call for adhering to the principle of "paying equal attention to body and mind", placing the protection of minors' healthy growth in the entire process of artificial intelligence research and development, deployment and services, continuously evaluating the potential impact of artificial intelligence on teenagers' psychology, and supporting minors to develop rational thinking and sound personality.

2. Content Guarantee: Purifying the Information Environment

We advocate the establishment of a strict content security defense line, strictly screen generated content, resolutely resist violence, pornography and vulgar information, create a healthy and positive online environment, and protect minors from illegal and harmful information.

3. Privacy protection: Strictly protect the personal data of minors

We call for strengthening the protection of minors’ personal information and ensuring the highest security standards for their data. Follow relevant laws and standards to ensure data security, prevent information leakage or abuse, and provide solid privacy protection for minors.

4. Clear rules: clear use risks and self-protection

We advocate providing clear artificial intelligence service rules for minors and their guardians, and reminding relevant risks in concise and easy-to-understand language. Help minors understand the characteristics and potential risks of technology, enhance their awareness of network security, and guide them to explore the digital world rationally and safely.

5. Transparency and Credibility: Embrace supervision and responsibility

We support increasing transparency in the development and application of artificial intelligence technology, and actively accept supervision from the government, industry, academia, users and the public. Through communication and responsibility, we enhance the credibility of technology and ensure that technology always serves the long-term well-being of society and minors.

6. Collaborative governance: work together to protect

We believe that protecting the digital future of minors requires the joint efforts of the entire society. Promote multi-party collaboration among governments, enterprises, academia, social organizations, families and individuals to form synergy, establish a governance system with clear responsibilities and collaborative cooperation, and jointly protect minors.

7. Ethics first: promoting research and healthy development

We advocate continued attention to ethical research on artificial intelligence in the field of minors protection. Closely track the new challenges brought about by technological development, continuously introduce ethical high-quality standards and technical specifications, promote the healthy and sustainable development of generative artificial intelligence, and create a better digital future for young people.

Our common voice

As a provider and related party of artificial intelligence services, we use this consensus as a guide for action and integrate the concept of caring for minors into technological innovation and services. We will work together to create a safer, friendly and inspiring artificial intelligence application environment and create a brighter digital future for minors.

The initiating unit of "Consensus"