Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
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In brief
Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content is a binding regulation of China, issued by Cyberspace Administration of China with MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA. It has been in force since 1 September 2025. 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 MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA
- Adopted
- 14 March 2025
- In force
- 1 September 2025
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content?
These measures require providers of AI generation and synthesis services to attach explicit labels (visible text, audio or graphic notices) and implicit labels (embedded metadata) to generated text, images, audio, video and virtual scenes. Platforms distributing content must check for and preserve labels, users must declare AI-generated material, and removing or forging labels is prohibited. Compliance is checked during algorithm filing and security assessments. The measures took effect on 1 September 2025.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Cyberspace Administration of China with MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA. Oversight: Cyberspace Administration of China coordinates; enforced through algorithm filing and security assessment processes. Stated purpose: Make AI-generated content identifiable to counter misinformation and misuse.
When do the requirements apply?
2025-03-14: Measures published; 2025-09-01: 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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Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content
Cyberspace Administration of China · 14 Mar 2025 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content” [AIPT-POL-0047, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0047 (accessed 4 November 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content, Cyberspace Administration of China, https://www.cac.gov.cn/2025-03/14/c_1743654684782215.htm.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_measuresforlabelingartif,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/china-measures-for-labeling-artificial-intelligence-generated-and-synthetic-content}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/china-measures-for-labeling-artificial-intelligence-generated-and-synthetic-content},
urldate = {2026-11-04},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 4 November 2026}
}
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- In force: — → 2025-09-01
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 Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content in force?
Yes. Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content is in force since 1 September 2025.
Is Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content legally binding?
Yes. Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content is a binding regulation; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Cyberspace Administration of China with MIIT, Ministry of Public Security and NRTA. Oversight: Cyberspace Administration of China coordinates; enforced through algorithm filing and security assessment processes. Stated purpose: Make AI-generated content identifiable to counter misinformation and misuse.
When does Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content apply?
2025-03-14: Measures published; 2025-09-01: Measures enter into force
Where is the official text of Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content?
The official text is published by Cyberspace Administration of China at https://www.cac.gov.cn/2025-03/14/c_1743654684782215.htm (Measures for Labeling Artificial Intelligence-Generated and Synthetic Content). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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