European Commission sets August 2 AI transparency deadline

European Commission sets August 2, 2026 as binding enforcement date for AI transparency rules covering chatbots, synthetic media, deepfakes, and AI-generated text on public interest matters. Deepfake disclosure is required regardless of intent to deceive, and vague labels like 'powered by AI' fail compliance; plain-language notice must appear at point of contact.

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