China: Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services including content moderation regulation

On 25 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes a consultation on the draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services, including content moderation regulation. The measures apply to anthropomorphic interactive AI services, defined as services which simulate human personality, thinking patterns and communication styles and interact with humans through text, pictures, audio, video, or by other means. The measures would prohibit providers of anthropomorphic interactive AI services from generating or disseminating certain types of content, including content that endangers national security, promotes obscenity, gambling, violence or instigating crimes, or insults, slanders, or otherwise infringes on the legitimate rights of others.