NCC: Broadcast News Involving AI-Generated Content Must Be Clearly Disclosed and Labeled Throughout
Taiwan's NCC passed the "Guidelines for Broadcast Media News Production Using AI," requiring broadcasters to clearly label AI-generated content and establish verification mechanisms to maintain news authenticity and credibility.
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- 📰 Published: June 10, 2026 at 17:12
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 10) The National Communications Commission (NCC) today passed the "Guidelines for Broadcast Media News Production Using AI," providing broadcast media with a reference standard for establishing self-regulatory norms when incorporating AI into news production. The NCC emphasized that if news content involves AI-generated content, the disclosure label must be clearly identifiable and clearly marked throughout the entire program.
The NCC issued a press release stating that the Artificial Intelligence Basic Law was promulgated and implemented on January 14 this year. According to Article 16, Paragraph 2, each competent authority should, based on the need for AI application risk management, assist industries in establishing guidelines and codes of conduct. The NCC formulated the "Guidelines for Broadcast Media News Production Using AI" in accordance with regulations. Its nature is administrative guidance, serving as a reference for self-regulation when broadcast media introduce and use AI technology in news production.
The NCC explained that the core principles of this guideline include that broadcast media should base news production on facts. When applying AI technology, they should implement regulatory compliance, protect human rights and ensure fairness without bias, establish content verification mechanisms, and clearly disclose and label AI-generated content.
The NCC stated that to make the guidelines practical and incorporate professional opinions, it held two expert and scholar symposiums and two broadcaster symposiums between August 2025 and May 2026, consolidating practical experience and professional opinions before proposing this guideline.
According to the guideline content, broadcasters should establish a project team to supervise, manage, and carefully evaluate before introducing AI technology. The NCC pointed out that this guideline emphasizes AI content verification mechanisms, urging broadcasters to implement manual review mechanisms when using AI technology for news production. Especially when citing third-party audio-visual materials or integrating materials produced by AI models, they should fulfill fact-checking duties and maintain objective presentation to avoid damaging news authenticity.
The guideline also emphasizes clear disclosure of AI generation labels. The NCC explained that if news program production involves the application of AI generation, the disclosure label should be clearly identifiable and clearly marked throughout. If it involves citing third-party AI-generated audio-visual content, it is advisable to annotate the source of the cited material. Additionally, if AI is used to reproduce voices, prior consent from the individual concerned should be obtained.
The NCC pointed out that news reporting should be based on truth or actual interviews as a principle. Especially for reports on major public affairs, caution and thoroughness should be sought. For topics such as court proceedings, public health, major criminal cases, disaster emergencies, and issues involving national security, if AI generation technology is applied, high realism should be avoided. It is advisable to present such content using animation, paintings, or sketches to help the audience clearly identify it and avoid confusion.
The NCC expressed hope that through the release of this guideline, while broadcast media leverage technology to enhance efficiency, journalists should adhere to media self-discipline and professional ethics, produce high-quality, credible news content that meets the rights and interests of the audience, and jointly establish a safe and trustworthy communication environment.
The NCC issued a press release stating that the Artificial Intelligence Basic Law was promulgated and implemented on January 14 this year. According to Article 16, Paragraph 2, each competent authority should, based on the need for AI application risk management, assist industries in establishing guidelines and codes of conduct. The NCC formulated the "Guidelines for Broadcast Media News Production Using AI" in accordance with regulations. Its nature is administrative guidance, serving as a reference for self-regulation when broadcast media introduce and use AI technology in news production.
The NCC explained that the core principles of this guideline include that broadcast media should base news production on facts. When applying AI technology, they should implement regulatory compliance, protect human rights and ensure fairness without bias, establish content verification mechanisms, and clearly disclose and label AI-generated content.
The NCC stated that to make the guidelines practical and incorporate professional opinions, it held two expert and scholar symposiums and two broadcaster symposiums between August 2025 and May 2026, consolidating practical experience and professional opinions before proposing this guideline.
According to the guideline content, broadcasters should establish a project team to supervise, manage, and carefully evaluate before introducing AI technology. The NCC pointed out that this guideline emphasizes AI content verification mechanisms, urging broadcasters to implement manual review mechanisms when using AI technology for news production. Especially when citing third-party audio-visual materials or integrating materials produced by AI models, they should fulfill fact-checking duties and maintain objective presentation to avoid damaging news authenticity.
The guideline also emphasizes clear disclosure of AI generation labels. The NCC explained that if news program production involves the application of AI generation, the disclosure label should be clearly identifiable and clearly marked throughout. If it involves citing third-party AI-generated audio-visual content, it is advisable to annotate the source of the cited material. Additionally, if AI is used to reproduce voices, prior consent from the individual concerned should be obtained.
The NCC pointed out that news reporting should be based on truth or actual interviews as a principle. Especially for reports on major public affairs, caution and thoroughness should be sought. For topics such as court proceedings, public health, major criminal cases, disaster emergencies, and issues involving national security, if AI generation technology is applied, high realism should be avoided. It is advisable to present such content using animation, paintings, or sketches to help the audience clearly identify it and avoid confusion.
The NCC expressed hope that through the release of this guideline, while broadcast media leverage technology to enhance efficiency, journalists should adhere to media self-discipline and professional ethics, produce high-quality, credible news content that meets the rights and interests of the audience, and jointly establish a safe and trustworthy communication environment.
FAQ
When does this guideline take effect?
It is effective immediately upon passage on June 10, 2026, as administrative guidance.
Are there penalties for violating the guideline?
No, this is administrative guidance without legal binding force, so no direct penalties are stipulated.
Which media are covered by this guideline?
Taiwan's broadcast media, including television and radio, are covered.