China Deep Synthesis Provisions
In force China · In force Jan 10, 2023 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
Regulates deepfakes and other deep synthesis services such as synthetic text, voice cloning, face swapping and immersive scenes. Providers must verify user identity, review content, add technical marks to generated content, and add prominent labels where content could confuse the public. Providers with public opinion attributes must file algorithms, and app stores must check filings and security assessments.
- Who it applies to
- Deep synthesis service providers, technical supporters, users, and app distribution platforms in China.
- Penalties
- Handled under existing laws and administrative regulations, with heavier penalties for serious consequences.
- Enforced by
- CAC with MIIT and MPS
- Official name
- Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis in Internet Information Services
- Citation
- CAC Order No. 12 (joint with MIIT, MPS)
- Topics
- ai, online-safety, biometrics
Verified 2026-09-25 gov.cn
Research notes
Adopted 2022-11-03, signed 2022-11-25 (used as enacted_date), published 2022-12-11. Labeling duties were further detailed by the 2025 AI content labeling measures (cn-ai-labeling).
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Questions about China Deep Synthesis Provisions
- What are the China Deep Synthesis Provisions compliance deadlines?
- Jan 10, 2023: Deep synthesis provisions take effect.
- When does China Deep Synthesis Provisions take effect?
- China Deep Synthesis Provisions took effect on Jan 10, 2023.
- Who does China Deep Synthesis Provisions apply to?
- Deep synthesis service providers, technical supporters, users, and app distribution platforms in China.
- What are the penalties under China Deep Synthesis Provisions?
- Handled under existing laws and administrative regulations, with heavier penalties for serious consequences.