New EU Rules: Companies Must Disclose AI-Generated Content
Companies within the EU must now clearly inform users when text, images, or video are created using AI. New requirements under the AI Act regulate everything from chatbots to deepfakes.
What happened?
Since 2 August 2026, stricter transparency rules under Article 50 of the EU AI Act have been in force. Companies and organisations must clearly inform users when content is artificially generated or manipulated. This applies to, among other things, chatbots, AI-generated images, audio, and deepfakes.
Key facts
| Tillämpningsdatum | 2 augusti 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lagstiftning | EU AI Act (artikel 50) |
| Omfattning | Chattbottar, syntetisk bild, ljud och deepfakes |
Why it matters
As AI-generated text, voice, and imagery become indistinguishable from human-created material, the risks of disinformation and fraud are increasing. The new requirements aim to restore trust in the digital market by ensuring transparency regarding synthetic content.
Who is affected?
The rules apply to all companies and organisations within the EU that use generative AI to interact with the public or customers. End-users and consumers are also affected through clearer labelling of synthetic media.
Impact on the EU
The requirements stem directly from Article 50 of the EU AI Act and apply uniformly across the union. They encompass all actors providing or deploying AI systems targeted at EU citizens.
What else you should know
The rules do include exemptions, such as for certain obvious use cases or law enforcement measures, which may mean that not all synthetic material will be labelled.
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