China is seeking to expand its influence over the future of the global auto industry through a sweeping regulatory blueprint covering core technologies ranging from vehicle chips, AI and batteries to autonomous driving and low-carbon development.The plan called for completing a blueprint for the industry’s standards system during the 15th five-year plan period. Among the priorities were rules governing the growing use of artificial intelligence in vehicles, including testing and security requirements for AI models used in automated driving systems.AdvertisementIt also urged the development of guidelines for large automotive models and end-to-end AI systems – technologies that carmakers are increasingly…