Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services (2023); Measures for Labeling AI-Generated Synthetic Content (2025); Interim Measures for the Management of Anthropomorphic AI Interactive Services (2026)

Summary

China regulates AI through departmental rules rather than a single AI law. The Generative AI Interim Measures (in force August 15, 2023) require providers of public-facing generative AI services with public-opinion or social-mobilization capability to undergo security assessment and algorithm filing. The Labeling Measures (issued March 14, 2025, by the CAC, MIIT, the Ministry of Public Security and the NRTA; in force September 1, 2025) require explicit labels on AI-generated content and implicit labels in file metadata, with a companion national standard on labeling methods. The Anthropomorphic AI Interactive Services Measures (five agencies, in force July 15, 2026) cover AI services that simulate human personality for ongoing emotional interaction; they set content limits, security-management duties, protections for minors and older users, and security assessment and algorithm filing.

Key dates

1. August 15, 2023Key date
2. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
3. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. jointly unveiled the Measures for Labeli ng of AI-Generated Synthetic Content (Measures), set to take effect on September 1.

   Supports: Labeling Measures issuers and effective date

   explicit labels must be added to content generated or synthesized using AI technologies, including texts, images, audios, videos and virtual scenes, and that implicit labels be added to the metadata of AI-generated content files.

   Supports: Explicit and implicit labeling duties

   Those who violate the provisions of the Measures will be dealt with by the relevant authorities governing internet information, telecommunications, public security, television and radio

   Supports: Enforcement under existing laws

   China's AI-Labeling Measures and Mandatory National Standards Take Effect September 1 Loeb & Loeb Reporting or analysis

2. 第十四条 本办法自2025年9月1日起施行。

   Supports: Labeling Measures in force September 1, 2025

   关于印发《人工智能生成合成内容标识办法》的通知 Cyberspace Administration of China Primary source

3. 第二十四条 本办法自2023年8月15日起施行。

   Supports: Generative AI Measures in force August 15, 2023

   生成式人工智能服务管理暂行办法 Cyberspace Administration of China Primary source

4. 联合公布《人工智能拟人化互动服务管理暂行办法》（以下简称《办法》），自2026年7月15日起施行。

   Supports: Anthropomorphic AI Measures in force July 15, 2026

   此外，《办法》还规定了安全评估、算法备案、指导推动人工智能沙箱安全服务平台建设等制度。

   Supports: Security assessment and algorithm filing

   国家网信办等五部门联合公布《人工智能拟人化互动服务管理暂行办法》 Xinhua (Xinhuanet) Reporting or analysis