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
Cite this record
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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- DevelopmentEU Digital Omnibus on AI enters force, delaying high-risk AI Act duties to 2027-2827 Jul 2026 · Rule change · EU
- DevelopmentEU finalises code of practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content10 Jun 2026 · Policy · EU
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