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China publishes interim rules for anthropomorphic AI services
Chinese regulators publish interim rules for anthropomorphic AI interaction services, scheduled to take effect on July 15, 2026.
What happened
Event details
Issued as Cyberspace Administration of China Order No. 21, the rules set requirements for labeling, safety management, protection of minors and handling unlawful activity in anthropomorphic AI interaction services.
Assessment
Why it matters
The final rules turn China's consultation proposal into binding requirements with continuing implications for Chinese-language AI interaction services.
93/100Global significance score. Regional effects are recorded only when the evidence supports a meaningful difference.
Availability
Access notes
The rules take effect on July 15, 2026.