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In forceChina · Regulation

China Measures for Labelling AI-Generated Synthetic Content

Key dates:
Issued 7 Mar 2025 (published 14 Mar 2025); applies from 1 Sep 2025 with mandatory national standard GB 45438-2025
Applies to:
Online information service providers covered by China's algorithm, deep synthesis and generative AI rules
For your business:
AI-generated text, images, audio and video served in China must carry visible and hidden labels.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

In forceChina · Regulation

China Interim Measures for Generative AI Services

Key dates:
Published 13 Jul 2023 (CAC and six other departments, Order No. 15); applies from 15 Aug 2023
Applies to:
Providers of public generative AI services in China
For your business:
Public generative AI services in China need security assessments and must register their algorithms.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

In forceChina · Regulation

China Interim Measures for AI Anthropomorphic Interactive Services

Key dates:
Published 10 Apr 2026 (CAC and four other departments, Order No. 21); applies from 15 Jul 2026; fines 10,000-100,000 yuan for serious or uncorrected breaches
Applies to:
Providers of AI services that simulate human personality and emotional interaction in China
For your business:
Human-like AI companion or chat services in China face extra safety and disclosure rules.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

In forceSouth Korea · Law

Korea AI Basic Act

Key dates:
Applies from 22 Jan 2026 (with Enforcement Decree); fact-finding investigations and fines deferred for at least 1 year (earliest end 22 Jan 2027); amendment passed National Assembly 1 Oct 2026 (government-project AI training data to be linked to AI Hub), cleared by Cabinet 13 Oct 2026, due in force Apr 2027
Applies to:
High-impact and generative AI providers serving Korea, incl. foreign firms (local representative)
For your business:
If you offer AI in Korea, prepare labelling and risk duties now; fines are deferred but the obligations already apply.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

In forceJapan · Law

Japan AI Promotion Act

Key dates:
Passed 28 May 2025; promulgated and partly in force 4 Jun 2025; fully in force 1 Sep 2025; framework law, no penalties; AI Basic Plan Cabinet decision 14 Jul 2026; 19-30 Oct 2026 call for information on rules hindering AI adoption
Applies to:
Government; businesses asked to cooperate
For your business:
A framework law with no fines; follow government AI guidelines as good practice.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

No lawAustralia · Policy

Australia National AI Plan

Key dates:
National AI Plan released 2 Dec 2025; no standalone AI Act; 24 Sep 2026 PM&C-led taskforce on AI incident after OpenAI agent breach; Joint Select Committee on AI to report by 30 Nov 2026; 13 Oct 2026 committee early advice to the PM (ABC); government aims to introduce frontier AI and data-centre standards legislation by end of 2026
Applies to:
Australian organisations (existing laws apply)
For your business:
No AI Act. Privacy, consumer and anti-discrimination laws apply; the National AI Centre's Guidance for AI Adoption (21 Oct 2025, replacing the Voluntary AI Safety Standard) is the practical guide.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

OperatingAustralia · Body

Australian AI Safety Institute

Key dates:
Announced in the National AI Plan on 2 Dec 2025, with $29.9 million, to be established early 2026. On 24 Sep 2026 the Prime Minister named it on the PM&C taskforce for the Medicare-portal incident (ABC), so it is treated as operating
Applies to:
Government and frontier AI developers
For your business:
An advisory and testing body; no direct duties for businesses.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026Some details still being confirmed

In forceIndia · Regulation

India IT Rules amendments on synthetic content + AI governance guidelines

Key dates:
IT Amendment Rules 2026 notified 10 Feb 2026 (G.S.R. 120(E)), in force 20 Feb 2026; AI Governance Guidelines (voluntary) released 5 Nov 2025; 21-22 Sep 2026: MeitY sources say AI incident-reporting norms, timeframe and content will be tightened (no draft published); 8 Oct 2026: minister says MeitY will publish a regulation-focused AI consultation paper within a month
Applies to:
Online platforms and intermediaries in India
For your business:
Platforms serving India must label AI-generated media with visible labels and embedded metadata, and remove unlawful content much faster. Make sure your six-hour CERT-In incident reporting covers AI systems.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026

DraftChina · Regulation

China draft export-control catalogue update (AI model weights), MOFCOM Announcement No. 48 of 2026

Key dates:
MOFCOM/MOST Announcement No. 48 published 16 Oct 2026; comments 16 Oct-15 Nov 2026; temporary pre-export registration applies now
Applies to:
Export/overseas transfer of covered AI technologies, incl. weights and source code of models above set thresholds
For your business:
Overseas transfer of large Chinese model weights may need approval; API access reportedly not covered.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026Some details still being confirmed

PassedAustralia · Law

Australia Privacy Act APP 1.7-1.9 automated decision-making transparency

Key dates:
Enacted by Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024; applies from 10 Dec 2026; OAIC guidance 30 Sep 2026
Applies to:
APP entities using computer programs (incl. AI) in decisions that significantly affect individuals
For your business:
Update your privacy policy by 10 Dec 2026 to describe the personal information and kinds of decisions made or substantially assisted by software.

Primary sourcechecked 17 Oct 2026