Since 1 September 2025, AI-generated and synthetic content in China has to carry labels. The measures, issued with mandatory national standards, cover both visible labels people can see and hidden labels embedded in files.
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China: Measures for Labeling AI-Generated and Synthetic Content
China’s rules requiring labels on AI-generated text, images, audio and video, in force since 1 September 2025.
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- Status
- In force
- Jurisdiction
- China
- In force since
- Applies to
- Service providers that generate or distribute AI-generated and synthetic content in China.
- Official source
- Loeb & Loeb: China’s AI labeling measures
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Key dates
- Labeling measures and national standards take effect