GovernanceCore
EnforcedChina

Measures for Labeling of AI-Generated Synthetic Content

Mandates both explicit (visible) and implicit (metadata) labels on AI-generated content and platform-level detection — the most detailed national synthetic-content labelling regime yet.

Status
Enforced
Jurisdiction
China · National
Adopted
Mar 14, 2025
In force
Sep 1, 2025
Enforcement date
Sep 1, 2025
Regulator / body
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)
Sectors
Generative AI services, Online platforms
Extraterritorial
No

Overview

Mandates both explicit (visible) and implicit (metadata) labels on AI-generated content and platform-level detection — the most detailed national synthetic-content labelling regime yet.

Key dates

  • Mar 14, 2025
    Published
  • Sep 1, 2025
    In force

Risk areas addressed

Synthetic media & deepfakesTransparencyContent & information integrity

Who it applies to

Providers and distributors of AI-generated synthetic content (text, image, audio, video) accessible in China.

Penalties & enforcement

Enforced under China's GenAI, deep synthesis and cybersecurity rules.

Enforced by: Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)

Getting ready

Whatever your exposure to China AI Labeling Rules, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.

Official source

Cyberspace Administration of China

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