In China, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, based in Hefei, Anhui Province, claims to have developed software capable of measuring the loyalty of Communist Party members. . Analysts say China has improved its AI-based surveillance system using big data, machine learning, facial recognition, laying the foundation for what some see as a draconian digital dictatorship. In a video released on July 1, the institute promotes “mind-reading” software that it says will serve to increase the loyalty of members of the ruling party to the leadership of the ruling party. The video was taken down soon after, sparking outrage from Chinese…