EveryAILaw.comDoes Measures for the Labeling of AI-Generated and Synthetic Content require Record-Keeping & Documentation?
China • enforcing
Yes — 1 provision
Requirements at a glance
This regulation imposes 5 specific requirements for Record-Keeping & Documentation across 1 provision:
- Implicit metadata label — Add an implicit label to the file metadata of generated content as required by Article 16 of the Deep Synthesis Provisions, containing content attribute information, the provider's name or code, and a content number (Article 5, first paragraph)
- Digital watermarking — Providers are encouraged, not required, to add implicit labels in the form of digital watermarks (Article 5, second paragraph)
- Dissemination metadata — Where a dissemination platform applies a prompt label under Article 6(1)-(3), it must also write content attribute information, the platform name or code, and a content number into the file metadata (Article 6, second paragraph)
- Delivery without an explicit label — On user request, a provider may deliver generated content without an explicit label after the user agreement specifies the user's labeling obligations and use responsibilities; retain recipient information and related logs for **not less than six months** (Article 9)
- Filing materials — Submit labeling materials when completing algorithm filing and security assessment formalities, and strengthen sharing of labeling information to support the prevention and investigation of related offences (Article 12)
Implicit Metadata Labels and Provenance Records
Article 5 specifies the implicit metadata elements for covered generated content under Article 16 of the Deep Synthesis Provisions: content attribute information, provider name or code, and content number. Article 9 permits delivery without an explicit label on user request after the user agreement allocates labeling and use responsibilities; the provider must retain recipient information and related logs for at least six months.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Implicit metadata label | Add an implicit label to the file metadata of generated content as required by Article 16 of the Deep Synthesis Provisions, containing content attribute information, the provider's name or code, and a content number (Article 5, first paragraph) |
| Digital watermarking | Providers are encouraged, not required, to add implicit labels in the form of digital watermarks (Article 5, second paragraph) |
| Dissemination metadata | Where a dissemination platform applies a prompt label under Article 6(1)-(3), it must also write content attribute information, the platform name or code, and a content number into the file metadata (Article 6, second paragraph) |
| Delivery without an explicit label | On user request, a provider may deliver generated content without an explicit label after the user agreement specifies the user's labeling obligations and use responsibilities; retain recipient information and related logs for **not less than six months** (Article 9) |
| Filing materials | Submit labeling materials when completing algorithm filing and security assessment formalities, and strengthen sharing of labeling information to support the prevention and investigation of related offences (Article 12) |
Penalties
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Any violation of the Measures |