Same NPC, Different Rules: How A Player's Age Changes Their Responsibilities Under The AI Act

Article 50 of the EU AI Act requires disclosure of AI use in games when the AI's nature is not obvious to the player, with stricter obligations when the audience includes children or vulnerable users. The regulation introduces nuanced labelling rules for AI-powered NPCs depending on game context and player demographics, with heavy fines for breaches.

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