Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
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
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and 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
Change history
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.. Full edit history is in the GitHub repository.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.