Do you have to label AI-generated content in China?

Since 1 September 2025, AI-generated text, images, audio and video distributed to users in China need both a visible label and invisible traceability metadata.

Sources: Steg.ai: AI labeling requirements by country

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Last verified October 6, 2026 by Terrell Groggins. Rules change: check the official source before you shoot or post. This is not legal advice.