China: Adopted Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis of Internet Information Services including algorithm design measures

On 25 November 2022, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security adopted the "Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis of Internet Information Services". The Provisions require organisations that provide deep synthesis technologies to introduce methods to allow the identification of deep synthesis technology in the produced content: in particular, they would have to implement logos, descriptions and voice explanations. Additionally, such deep synthesis technology providers would need to conduct real identity information authentication, disclose management rules, engage in self-regulation and adopt protocols to identify the use of unlawful content. Moreover, deep synthesis service providers would need to implement mechanisms to prevent the dissemination of false information through their content, and establish portals and procedures to file complaints. Finally, application store providers would need to monitor the deep synthesis applications offered in their stores.The Provisions will be implemented on 10 January 2023.