Guideline
EU AI Act: Transparency Requirements for AI Systems from 2 August 2026
From 2 August 2026, new transparency rules for AI systems will apply. Chatbots and deepfakes must disclose they are AI-based. AI-generated content will carry machine-readable labels. The measures aim to reduce deception and provide businesses with clear obligations.
GPAI, AI Office and Code of PracticeTransparency, labelling and AI literacyTimeline, implementation and AI Omnibus
Why it matters
Organisations must disclose AI systems and label content. Non-compliance poses risks. The rules primarily affect providers of AI systems.
Metadata
| Publisher | European Commission |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Non-binding guidance |
| Document type | Guideline |
| Jurisdiction | EU |
| Topics | Transparency, GPAI, Governance |
| Roles | Provider |
| Discovered | 2026-07-31T14:18:20Z |
| Last checked | 2026-08-21T18:33:47Z |
| Link status | ok |