China Generative AI Measures
In force China · In force Aug 15, 2023 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
China's main rule for generative AI services offered to the public in China. Providers must use lawfully sourced training data, respect IP and personal information rights, label generated content, handle illegal content, and protect minors. Services with public opinion attributes or social mobilization capacity need a security assessment and algorithm filing.
- Who it applies to
- Organizations and individuals that provide generative AI services (text, image, audio, video) to the public in China, including via APIs. Internal R&D not offered to the public is excluded.
- Penalties
- Handled under the CSL, DSL, PIPL and Science and Technology Progress Law. Where no law applies, warnings, public criticism, rectification orders and suspension of service.
- Enforced by
- CAC with NDRC, MOE, MOST, MIIT, MPS and NRTA
- Official name
- Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services
- Citation
- CAC Order No. 15 (joint with NDRC, MOE, MOST, MIIT, MPS, NRTA)
- Topics
- ai, online-safety, privacy
Verified 2026-09-25 gov.cn
Research notes
Adopted by CAC on 2023-05-23 and signed 2023-07-10 (the date used as enacted_date); published 2023-07-13. Security assessment and algorithm filing duties link to the Algorithmic Recommendation Provisions.
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Questions about China Generative AI Measures
- What are the China Generative AI Measures compliance deadlines?
- Aug 15, 2023: Generative AI measures take effect.
- When does China Generative AI Measures take effect?
- China Generative AI Measures took effect on Aug 15, 2023.
- Who does China Generative AI Measures apply to?
- Organizations and individuals that provide generative AI services (text, image, audio, video) to the public in China, including via APIs. Internal R&D not offered to the public is excluded.
- What are the penalties under China Generative AI Measures?
- Handled under the CSL, DSL, PIPL and Science and Technology Progress Law. Where no law applies, warnings, public criticism, rectification orders and suspension of service.