China: Cyberspace Administration investigation into online accounts over use of AI to impersonate public figures for live-streaming marketing
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Nov 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration removed over 8’700 illegal items and dealt with more than 11’000 impersonating accounts in investigation into use of AI to impersonate public figures for live-streaming marketing
On 14 November 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China removed over 8’700 illegal items and dealt with more than 11’000 impersonating accounts in an investigation into the use of AI to impersonate public figures for live-streaming marketing. It…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body