Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
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In brief
Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services is a binding regulation of China, issued by Cyberspace Administration of China with NDRC, Ministry of Education, MOST, MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA. It has been in force since 15 August 2023. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below.
- Jurisdiction
- China
- Instrument type
- Regulation
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Cyberspace Administration of China with NDRC, Ministry of Education, MOST, MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA
- Adopted
- 13 July 2023
- In force
- 15 August 2023
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services?
These measures govern generative AI services offered to the public in China, whether producing text, images, audio or video. Providers must use lawfully sourced training data, take steps against discrimination, protect personal information, label generated content, handle user complaints and ensure outputs comply with content rules. Services with public-opinion or social-mobilisation capacity must complete security assessments and algorithm filing. The measures took effect on 15 August 2023.
Status note: Document is dated 10 July 2023 and was published on the CAC site on 13 July 2023; the publication date is used as the announcement date.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Cyberspace Administration of China with NDRC, Ministry of Education, MOST, MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA. Oversight: Cyberspace Administration of China leads; sectoral ministries supervise within their remits. Stated purpose: Regulate public-facing generative AI to control content risks while supporting industry development.
When do the requirements apply?
2023-07-13: Measures published (Order No. 15, dated 10 July 2023); 2023-08-15: Measures enter into force
The in-force date is the one the key dates above record from the source; application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services
Cyberspace Administration of China · 13 Jul 2023 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services” [AIPT-POL-0046, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0046 (accessed 4 November 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services, Cyberspace Administration of China, https://www.cac.gov.cn/2023-07/13/c_1690898327029107.htm.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_interimmeasuresfortheman,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/china-interim-measures-for-the-management-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-services}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/china-interim-measures-for-the-management-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-services},
urldate = {2026-11-04},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 4 November 2026}
}
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- In force: — → 2023-08-15
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services in force?
Yes. Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services is in force since 15 August 2023.
Is Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services legally binding?
Yes. Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services is a binding regulation; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Cyberspace Administration of China with NDRC, Ministry of Education, MOST, MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA. Oversight: Cyberspace Administration of China leads; sectoral ministries supervise within their remits. Stated purpose: Regulate public-facing generative AI to control content risks while supporting industry development.
When does Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services apply?
2023-07-13: Measures published (Order No. 15, dated 10 July 2023); 2023-08-15: Measures enter into force
Where is the official text of Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services?
The official text is published by Cyberspace Administration of China at https://www.cac.gov.cn/2023-07/13/c_1690898327029107.htm (Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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