China · Regulatory rule

China: Deep Synthesis Provisions

The provisions regulate services that generate or edit text, images, audio, video and virtual scenes through deep learning, virtual reality and related techniques.

Current status
In force
Published or updated
11 December 2022
Effective date
10 January 2023
Last verified
19 August 2026

Prepared by Longan Bay Area AI Legal Research Center based on official public materials.

01

Scope of application & addressees

  • Businesses providing face generation, face swap, voice synthesis, digital humans or similar functions
  • Platforms supplying deep-synthesis technology or publishing related content

02

Core regulatory mandates & key requirements

01Providers must authenticate users and manage accounts.

02Operational controls cover misinformation, complaints, logs and data security.

03Content that may confuse or mislead the public requires a conspicuous label.

03

Enforcement & compliance timeline

The provisions were published.

The provisions entered into force.

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