China: Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services including artificial intelligence authority governance

On 25 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes the consultation on the draft Interim Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interactive Artificial Intelligence Services, including artificial intelligence authority governance. The measures apply to anthropomorphic interactive AI services, defined as services that simulate human personality, thinking patterns, and communication styles and interact with humans through text, pictures, audio, video, or by other means. Provincial internet and telecommunications departments would be responsible for supervising and enforcing the provisions in the measures, including by carrying out annual reviews of safety assessments. National regulators would be required to establish sandbox platforms and encourage providers to use those platforms for safety testing and the development of innovative technologies.