Alina Huang

China’s new AI + Action Plan marks a turning point: treating AI not as a tool, but as the backbone of future economies, governance, and global collaboration. From smart enterprises to UN-led governance, the blueprint signals how AI will reshape industries, jobs, and society by 2030.

On August 22, China released draft AI Ethics Services Measures (2025). Building on earlier policies, it sets a three tiered framework that stresses responsibility, risk management, and compliance, placing China’s approach between the EU’s strict rules and the US’s more fragmented model.

Dr. Christy Hamilton (UC Santa Barbara) looks at how technology shapes how we think about our own thinking. She reflects on digital divides, our reliance on familiar platforms, and the risks of personalization. We conclude that design choices can either deepen inequality or build more inclusive digital futures.