BEIJING — The Chinese government has formally announced the end of the nation's frenzied AI gold rush, declaring that anyone still attempting to 'cash in' on the technology is no longer a 'hustler' but rather an 'enthusiastic innovator' contributing to the national digital economy. The move aims to bring an end to the wild, unregulated profiteering that saw countless individuals peddling everything from AI-generated horoscopes to 'OpenClaw' branded pet rocks.

“The period of spontaneous, uncoordinated wealth accumulation is now behind us,” stated Minister of Digital Harmony, Chen Li, in a press conference. “We are transitioning to a phase where all AI-related ventures will be carefully guided, ensuring that innovation serves the collective good, rather than merely enriching opportunistic individuals with questionable business models.”

Previously, the surge in AI interest had led to a boom in fly-by-night operations, with reports of 'AI whisperers' charging exorbitant fees for prompt engineering courses and 'deepfake wedding planners' offering personalized celebrity officiants. Many of these ventures operated in a legal grey area, often collapsing as quickly as they appeared.

“It’s simply a rebranding exercise,” commented Dr. Anya Sharma, a digital economy analyst. “They’re not stopping the money-making; they’re just making sure the right people are making it, and that it looks more official.”

Future 'enthusiastic innovators' are encouraged to apply for official state recognition, which includes a mandatory 30% equity share for the government and a helpful guide on appropriate AI-generated content guidelines.