Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services
These interim measures establish regulations for generative artificial intelligence services within mainland China, balancing innovation encouragement with security management. They mandate compliance with laws regarding data security, personal information protection, and intellectual property, while outlining provider responsibilities such as content moderation and algorithmic transparency. The measures apply to public-facing generative AI services and take effect on August 15, 2023.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This document should be read by generative AI service providers, developers, and legal compliance professionals operating or offering services in China to understand their statutory obligations.
What the document contains
The document addresses the development, safety assessment, service specifications, data management, labeling requirements, complaints handling, and regulatory oversight of generative AI services provided to the public in mainland China.
The text does not provide specific technical benchmarks for model performance, quantitative thresholds for safety testing, or detailed fine schedules beyond referencing existing Chinese laws.
- The measures apply to generative AI services provided to the public within mainland China.
- Providers must ensure training data comes from lawful sources and does not infringe on intellectual property rights.
- Generated content must comply with core socialist values and must not contain subversion, terrorism, false information, or discriminatory elements.
- Providers are required to sign service agreements with users, verify real identities, and protect user input data and privacy.
- Services with public opinion properties or social mobilization capacity must conduct security assessments and algorithm filings.
· Chapter I： General Provisions · Chapter II: Development and Governance of Technology · Chapter III Service Specifications · Chapter IV Oversight Inspections and Legal Responsibility · Chapter V: Supplementary Provisions
How it scores
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Providers shall bear responsibility as the producers of online information content in accordance with law and are to fulfill the online information security obligations.
Chapter III, Article 9
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Fairness
4/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
During processes such as algorithm design, the selection of training data, model generation and optimization, and the provision of services, effective measures are to be employed to prevent the creation of discrimination such as by race, ethnicity, faith, nationality, region, sex, age, profession, or health
Chapter I, Article 4(2)
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Human Dignity
3/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
Respect the lawful rights and interests of others, the physical and psychological well-being of others must not be endangered, and the rights and interests of others, such as in their image, reputation, honor, privacy, and personal information, must not be infringed
Chapter I, Article 4(4)
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Human Oversight
2/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
Where providers discover illegal content they shall promptly employ measures to address it such as stopping generation, stopping transmission, and removal
Chapter III, Article 14
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Privacy
4/5Protection of personal data and private life
Where personal information is involved, the consent of the personal information subject shall be obtained or it shall comply with other situations provided by laws and administrative regulations
Chapter II, Article 7(3)
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Transparency
4/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Based on the characteristics of the service type, employ effective measures to increase transparency in generative AI services and to increase the accuracy and reliability of generated content.
Chapter I, Article 4(5)
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Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Where providers violate these Measures, penalties are to be given by the relevant regulatory departments in accordance with the provisions of the PRC Cybersecurity Law, The PRC Data Security Law, the PRC Law on the Protection of Personal Information
Chapter IV, Article 21
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Impact Assessment
4/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
Those providing generative AI services with public opinion properties or the capacity for social mobilization shall carry out security assessments in accordance with relevant state provisions
Chapter IV, Article 17
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