From Principle to Practice: Value Alignment in AI Ethics and Governance

As China rapidly advances in AI innovation and development, especially in frontier AI, its regulatory and ethical frameworks are under increasing pressure to ensure that technological progress aligns with human interests and societal values. This Article argues that AI value alignment—the process of...

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Published in:German Law Journal
Main Author: Jianfeng Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2071832226101850/type/journal_article
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Summary:As China rapidly advances in AI innovation and development, especially in frontier AI, its regulatory and ethical frameworks are under increasing pressure to ensure that technological progress aligns with human interests and societal values. This Article argues that AI value alignment—the process of ensuring AI systems act in accordance with human values, norms, and ethical principles—should be adopted as a strategic pillar in China’s evolving AI governance architecture. While China has already established a comprehensive legal, ethical, and self-regulatory landscape to address AI risks, these mechanisms often rely on reactive enforcement and external compliance. In contrast, AI value alignment offers a proactive, intrinsic approach that embeds safety and ethical constraints directly into AI systems, making them safer, more trustworthy, and responsive to human needs.
ISSN:2071-8322