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China GenAI Rules

Interim Measures for Generative AI Services

Requires generative AI providers to ensure content "upholds Core Socialist Values," implement content controls, and file algorithms with CAC within 10 business days.

Jurisdiction

China

CN

Enacted

Unknown

Effective

Aug 15, 2023

Enforcement

Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)

Who Must Comply

This law applies to:

  • • Generative AI service providers in China

Who bears obligations:

DeveloperProvider

Safety Provisions

  • • Content must align with Chinese law and "Core Socialist Values"
  • • Algorithmic discrimination prevention
  • • Algorithm filing/registration requirement
  • • Security assessments before deployment

Compliance Timeline

Aug 15, 2023

Interim Measures for Generative AI Services effective

Sep 1, 2025

AI Content Labeling Rules effective

Nov 1, 2025

National security standards effective

Enforcement

Enforced by

Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)

Quick Facts

Binding
Yes
Mental Health Focus
No
Child Safety Focus
No
Algorithmic Scope
No

Why It Matters

Most comprehensive mandatory GenAI regime globally. Shows one model for strict content-aligned AI governance.

Recent Developments

346 generative AI services filed with CAC by March 2025 (117 by March 2024).

Cite This

APA

China. (2023). Interim Measures for Generative AI Services. Retrieved from https://nope.net/regs/cn-genai

BibTeX

@misc{cn_genai,
  title = {Interim Measures for Generative AI Services},
  author = {China},
  year = {2023},
  url = {https://nope.net/regs/cn-genai}
}

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