Interim Measures for Generative AI Services

Jurisdiction:

China

enforcing

Effective:

Aug 15, 2023

Authority:

Cyberspace Administration of China

Official text Verified Jun 30, 2026

Obligations Covered

Transparency & Disclosure Risk Assessment Incident Reporting

Generative AI Content Compliance #

Obligation:

Transparency

enforcing

Effective:

Aug 15, 2023

Risk tier:

all

Scope:

providers

Requirements

Requirement	Details
Content labeling	AI-generated content must be labeled
Content compliance	Must comply with socialist core values and not generate prohibited content
User notification	Users must be informed they are interacting with generative AI
Complaint mechanism	Providers must establish user complaint and reporting channels

Penalties

Violation	Fine
Non-compliance	Warnings, corrections, service suspension per Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, PIPL

Generative AI Risk Assessment #

Obligation:

Risk Assessment

enforcing

Effective:

Aug 15, 2023

Risk tier:

all

Scope:

providers

Requirements

Requirement	Details
Security assessment	Services with public opinion properties require security assessment
Algorithm filing	Must file algorithms with regulators per Algorithm Recommendation Regulations
Training data compliance	Training data must be lawfully obtained and not infringe IP or personal data
Model monitoring	Must monitor outputs and stop illegal content generation, delete, report
Cooperation with inspections	Must cooperate with regulatory inspections

Penalties

Violation	Fine
Non-compliance	Warnings, corrections, service suspension; criminal liability for severe violations

Generative AI Incident Response #

Obligation:

Incident Reporting

enforcing

Effective:

Aug 15, 2023

Risk tier:

all

Scope:

providers

Requirements

Requirement	Details
Stop illegal content	Must immediately stop generation and transmission of illegal content
Delete and report	Must delete illegal content and report to the relevant departments in charge
User violation handling	Must warn or suspend users engaging in illegal activity, and report

Penalties

Violation	Fine
Non-compliance	Warnings, corrections, service suspension; criminal liability for severe violations

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