Ctrl+AI+Reg - 26 January 2026
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🇨🇳 [24 January 2026] China issues new rules classifying online content harmful to minors: China has introduced new regulations to classify online content potentially harmful to minors, aiming to enhance their online protection. Jointly issued by eight government departments, including the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the measures identify four categories of harmful content: (1) material that may induce harmful behavior, (2) negatively influence minors’ values, (3) misuse minors’ images, and (4) improperly disclose their personal information. Online content producers and service providers are required to implement preventive measures, and platforms are prohibited from prominently displaying such content. These regulations will take effect on 1 March 2026.