The World's Strictest Law on Human-Like AI

China’s new law on anthropomorphic AI, effective July 15, 2026, is the world’s most comprehensive regulation for AI providing continuous emotional interaction. It mandates providers to prioritize user safety, mental health, and data privacy, while prohibiting harmful content and manipulative practices. The law establishes clear responsibilities for service providers, including security assessments, user consent protocols, and measures to protect minors and the elderly, with significant penalties for non-compliance.

• China’s new law on anthropomorphic AI, effective July 15, 2026, is the world’s strictest and most comprehensive.
• The law applies to AI services that simulate human personality characteristics for continuous emotional interaction.
• Providers must ensure national security, protect public interests, and safeguard citizens’ rights.
• Prohibited activities include generating content that endangers national security, incites harm, or infringes on rights.
• Service providers are responsible for security, including algorithm and ethics review, and risk contingency plans.
• Measures are in place to protect minors, including consent requirements and a ‘minor mode’.
• Providers must identify AI-generated content and notify users, and implement exit strategies for services.
• Security assessments are required for new services, significant changes, or services with over 1 million registered users.
• Penalties for violations range from warnings to service cessation and substantial fines.
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