Interim Measures for Generative AI Services

Jurisdiction:
China
enforcing
Effective:
Aug 15, 2023
Authority:
Cyberspace Administration of China
Official text Verified Mar 26, 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

RequirementDetails
Content labelingAI-generated content must be labeled
Content complianceMust comply with socialist core values and not generate prohibited content
User notificationUsers must be informed they are interacting with generative AI
Complaint mechanismProviders must establish user complaint and reporting channels

Penalties

ViolationFine
Non-complianceWarnings, 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

RequirementDetails
Security assessmentServices with public opinion properties require security assessment
Algorithm filingMust file algorithms with regulators per Algorithm Recommendation Regulations
Training data complianceTraining data must be lawfully obtained and not infringe IP or personal data
Model monitoringMust monitor outputs and stop illegal content generation, delete, report
Cooperation with inspectionsMust cooperate with regulatory inspections

Penalties

ViolationFine
Non-complianceWarnings, 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

RequirementDetails
Stop illegal contentMust immediately stop generation and transmission of illegal content
Delete and reportMust delete illegal content and report to CAC
User violation handlingMust warn or suspend users engaging in illegal activity, and report

Penalties

ViolationFine
Non-complianceWarnings, corrections, service suspension; criminal liability for severe violations