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Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services

China's core rules for public-facing generative AI, requiring content controls, training-data legality, security assessments and filing/registration before launch — among the world's first binding GenAI regulations.

Status
Enforced
Jurisdiction
China · National
Adopted
Jul 10, 2023
In force
Aug 15, 2023
Enforcement date
Aug 15, 2023
Regulator / body
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) & other authorities
Sectors
Generative AI services
Extraterritorial
No

Overview

China's core rules for public-facing generative AI, requiring content controls, training-data legality, security assessments and filing/registration before launch — among the world's first binding GenAI regulations.

Key dates

  • Jul 10, 2023
    Published
  • Aug 15, 2023
    In force

Risk areas addressed

Content & information integrityTransparencySafety & robustnessPrivacy & data

Who it applies to

Providers of generative AI services offered to the public within mainland China.

Penalties & enforcement

Warnings, rectification orders, suspension of service, and penalties under related laws.

Enforced by: Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) & other authorities

Getting ready

Whatever your exposure to China GenAI Measures, 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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