China GenAI Litigation Update: Implications for Service Providers

This article examines recent judicial developments in China concerning generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), with a particular emphasis on copyright-related litigation. It surveys emerging judicial decisions and academic commentary on leading legal issues arising from GenAI use and development. Drawing on this analysis, the article offers practical observations that may assist GenAI service providers in identifying and managing potential legal risks associated with the development, deployment, and commercialization of GenAI technologies in China.