China Interim Measures for Generative AI Services (AIGC): AI Compliance Requirements
China's Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services (issued by CAC and six agencies, effective August 15, 2023) applies to any organization providing generative AI services to the general public within China — including overseas companies with users in China. Requirements cover training data legitimacy, content accuracy, security assessments, algorithm registration (for services with public opinion potential), and prohibition of discriminatory or illegal content generation. Non-compliance may trigger service suspension or penalties under parallel laws (Cybersecurity Law, PIPL, Data Security Law).
Key Facts
August 15, 2023
Service suspension; fines under Cybersecurity Law (up to ¥1,000,000) and PIPL (up to ¥50,000,000 or 5% revenue)
What Your Business Must Do
4 compliance requirements identified. Critical requirements carry the highest risk of enforcement action.
Generative AI Security Assessment & Algorithm Filing
CriticalBefore launching a generative AI service to Chinese users with 'public opinion properties or the capacity for social mobilization,' complete a security assessment and register algorithms with the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Applies to chatbots, content generators, and recommendation systems with public reach.
Training Data Legal Compliance
High PriorityEnsure all training data is from legitimate sources. Do not use personal data without consent per PIPL. Do not use copyrighted content without rights authorization. Take measures to ensure training data is truthful, accurate, objective, and diverse. Document data provenance for regulatory review.
AI-Generated Content Labeling
High PriorityAdd visible or embedded labels to AI-generated images, audio, and video identifying them as AI-generated, per CAC content labeling rules (effective September 2023). Ensure generated content does not include prohibited content: fake news, disinformation, pornography, or content endangering national security or public order.
User Real-Name Verification
Medium PriorityRequire users to register with real-name information before accessing generative AI services within China. Maintain records of user interactions as required for regulatory inspection. Cooperate with CAC and relevant authorities on supervision and inspection requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does China Interim Measures for Generative AI Services (AIGC) apply to my business?
China's Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services (issued by CAC and six agencies, effective August 15, 2023) applies to any organization providing generative AI services to the general public within China — i. Use ComplianceIQ's free scanner to get a personalized assessment in under 5 minutes.
What is the penalty for non-compliance?
The maximum penalty under China Interim Measures for Generative AI Services (AIGC) is: Service suspension; fines under Cybersecurity Law (up to ¥1,000,000) and PIPL (up to ¥50,000,000 or 5% revenue). Fines are typically scaled by company size, severity of violation, and whether violations were willful or accidental.
How do I comply with China Interim Measures for Generative AI Services (AIGC)?
The 4 requirements above cover the core obligations. The fastest path to compliance is: (1) conduct an AI risk assessment, (2) document your AI systems, (3) implement transparency disclosures where required. ComplianceIQ generates all required documents automatically.
Official Source
https://www.chinalawtranslate.com/en/generative-ai-interim/Last updated: 2026-04-12 — verify at source before relying on this information.
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