China’s Supreme People’s Court has issued Opinions on Adjudicating Disputes Involving Artificial Intelligence in Accordance with the Law, setting a national judicial benchmark for AI-related disputes. The 24 provisions cover personality rights, personal information, intellectual property, consumer protection, autonomous vehicles, and the use of AI in judicial proceedings. Issued as a judicial policy document rather than legislation, the opinions guide courts in applying existing laws to AI disputes. Ordinary fault liability becomes the default for AI-related torts, with courts required to consider factors such as system autonomy, transparency, and foreseeability of harm. AI itself is not treated as a responsible legal actor. In copyright cases, developers may be required to produce training-data and model records. Two key copyright questions, whether AI-generated content is protectable and how unauthorised training uses should be treated, remain open. Lawyers using AI must verify accuracy, disclose use, and remain responsible.
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