Chinese local governments use AI to identify corruption

Chinese local governments are now using DeepSeek's AI technology to detect suspected corruption cases. This follows a directive from the central government to adopt such technologies for better governance. In Suihua, Heilongjiang, officials reported identifying welfare fraud through big data analysis. They claimed the AI platform enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of their investigations, leading to 11 suspicious cases being flagged. In Zhengzhou, officials noted that DeepSeek helped uncover potential misconduct in state asset auctions. The technology linked public officials' information with bidding data to reveal possible corruption clues.