Tech Brief (April 27): China Tightens Algorithm Governance to Protect Gig Workers

Published: Apr. 27, 2026 3:20 p.m. GMT+8

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China tightens algorithm governance to protect gig workers

The general offices of the Communist Party’s Central Committee and the State Council issued guidelines on Sunday to protect gig workers, including tighter oversight of internet platform algorithms. The guidelines urge platform operators to improve algorithm transparency and ensure workers have the right to know, participate in and choose algorithm rules. Platform operators must reasonably determine income distribution, pricing and estimated task durations by consulting trade unions and worker representatives. The rules also mandate regular audits, safety assessments and strict algorithm filings.

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Moore Threads Technology Co. Ltd.: Moore Threads Technology Co. Ltd., a Chinese GPU developer, reported Q1 revenue of 738 million yuan ($108M), up 155.35% YoY, and swung to a net profit of 29 million yuan. Growth attributed to scaled commercialization of full-function GPU products via R&D and innovation.

Pony.ai Inc.: Pony.ai Inc. launched a Nvidia-powered autonomous driving domain controller on Saturday, co-developed with Nvidia. Built on Drive Hyperion and supported by Drive AGX Thor with NVLink, it's designed for Level 4 autonomy and commercial apps, aiding robotaxi commercialization and large-scale driverless deployment.

Nvidia Corp.: Pony.ai launched a new autonomous driving domain controller co-developed with Nvidia Corp., built on the Nvidia Drive Hyperion platform and supported by Nvidia Drive AGX Thor with NVLink technology. It's designed for Level 4 autonomous driving and Pony.ai's robotaxi commercialization.

China SmartData: China SmartData, established in 2020, develops operating systems for enterprise-level AI agents. It completed a Series B funding round, raising hundreds of millions of yuan co-led by SinoKing Capital, Oriza Holdings' investment arm, and Wuxi Fund Park. The company achieved tech breakthroughs, accelerated product commercialization, and expanded overseas.

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