China’s Cyberspace Administration has released comprehensive new “Guidelines for the Deployment and Application of Large-Scale Artificial Intelligence Models in Government Affairs,” establishing a national framework for how AI will be integrated into governance, public service, and decision-making.
Issued on October 10, the guidelines aim to “enhance digital and intelligent governance” while ensuring that the use of AI aligns with the policy direction of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council. They call for the “orderly promotion” of AI technologies in public administration to improve efficiency, decision-making, and citizen services — underpinned by strict standards for safety, security, and transparency.
The document outlines four main areas of application: government services, social governance, office automation, and policy decision support. Examples include intelligent question-and-answer systems to assist citizens, AI-assisted law enforcement tools, disaster early warning systems, and models capable of evaluating the outcomes of public policies.
The guidelines also set out deployment principles for government agencies, emphasizing coordinated and centralized infrastructure. Local governments are encouraged to use shared intelligent computing resources under provincial or national oversight, while central agencies will lead model development and integration to avoid “fragmentation” and “model silos.”
To ensure reliability and security, the rules mandate comprehensive risk assessments, real-time content review, and strict confidentiality measures to prevent the exposure of state secrets or personal information. Agencies must also implement periodic model audits, data provenance tracking, and feedback mechanisms for continuous optimization.
The Cyberspace Administration said the guidelines will evolve as technology advances, serving as a “living framework” to balance innovation with safety. The move marks a major step in China’s broader effort to standardize the use of generative and large-scale AI models across government, reinforcing state-led digital governance and national data sovereignty.
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