China works on AI safety benchmark as regulators target large model risks

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is developing an AI safety benchmark to evaluate artificial intelligence models. This initiative, led by the MIIT-affiliated National Industrial Information Security Development Research Centre, aims to address the limitations of current frameworks in meeting complex safety governance needs. The center is actively seeking companies and experts to collaborate on building this benchmark, with applications due on Tuesday. This development occurs as regulators in the United States and Europe are increasing their oversight of AI security. The MIIT believes a standardized testing platform is necessary to support industrial compliance with AI safety standards.