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Is It A Bot? EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect 2 August 2026
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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU AI Act's transparency requirements become enforceable on 2 August 2026, requiring AI systems to disclose when users interact with a bot. This regulation aims to increase transparency and accountability in AI deployment across the EU.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 33 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 15 Aug 2026.
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You must build clear disclosure features into your AI products now to meet EU transparency rules. Ignoring this will block your access to the EU market and expose you to compliance risks.
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33 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 15 Aug 2026
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