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On April 22, the Ministry of Justice released the appraisal dossier for a draft decree setting out how several provisions of the Press Law will be implemented. The draft focuses on requirements for press agencies using artificial intelligence (AI), including notification and labeling obligations for AI-created or AI-edited content that could mislead the authenticity of events or persons.
According to the draft proposal from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Assembly passed the Press Law on December 10, 2025. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026 and includes many new provisions. The drafting and issuance of the Decree is intended to facilitate implementation of the Press Law provisions and ensure consistency within the legal system.
The draft Decree consists of 8 chapters and 24 articles. It is built by retaining provisions that remain applicable while comprehensively revising or supplementing certain contents to reflect current realities and management requirements in the new context.
Substantial input was collected on the provision addressing the responsibility of press agencies when using AI systems in the collection, production, editing, and distribution of information.
Under Article 19, press agencies that use AI systems in collecting, producing, editing, or distributing information must comply with laws on the press, AI, and related regulations.
As AI becomes more widely used, many comments called for refining criteria to identify AI-generated journalism content. However, multiple contributors said the current draft remains at a general principle level and does not fully clarify requirements for content control, evaluation processes, and identification of AI-using products, nor responsibilities at each stage for press agencies and individuals.
A representative from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ngai Province said the issue is new, with wide-ranging impact that directly affects the quality, reliability, and legal validity of press products. The unit proposed adding additional, concrete, and clear provisions that balance state regulation with practical development of journalism.
A representative from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences similarly noted that the rules are still principled and lack technical guidance. The representative urged the drafting body to add criteria for identifying AI-generated content and to establish a uniform labeling standard for AI-using content.
A representative from the Voice of Vietnam proposed adding specific provisions on the responsibility of the head of a press agency in cases where the AI system produces an unintended technical fault (described as “AI hallucination”) despite full compliance with screening procedures.
In response, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism stated that Clause 5 of Article 19 requires press agencies to establish and maintain a process for screening, editing, risk control, and personal responsibility for AI use. The Ministry also said press agencies must keep logs and technical records for inspection by competent state authorities.
Clause 3 of Article 19 provides that: “Press agencies must issue notifications or clearly label, at conspicuous positions, texts, images, sounds, or videos created or edited by AI systems that may mislead about the authenticity of events or persons.”
National Assembly approval of the amended Press Law is described as a key update for regulating and labeling AI in journalism, with broader policy implications for media accountability and trust in the digital information ecosystem.
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