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Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis Internet Information Services

In forceRegulationBinding互联网信息服务深度合成管理规定

Regulates providers and technical supporters of 'deep synthesis' (deepfake-type) services generating or editing text, voice, images, video and virtual scenes. Requires real-name user verification, conspicuous labelling of synthetic content that could confuse the public, consent for editing biometric features, and algorithm filing.

Why it matters

Any face/voice-swap or synthetic media feature offered in China needs labelling, user verification and algorithm filing.

What it requires

Labelling AI contentRegistration or filingSecurity testingConsumer rights
SourceCAC: https://www.cac.gov.cn/2022-12/11/c_1672221949354811.htm Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. CAC Order No. 12.

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Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis Internet Information Services. Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), MIIT, MPS. Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/cn-cac-deep-synthesis-provisions-2022/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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