Europe Published Agent Disclosure Rules. The Industry Code That Covers Everything Else ...

The European Commission published clear AI agent disclosure rules requiring providers to inform users when interacting with AI systems, with no grace period for enforcement starting August 2, 2026. However, the industry Code of Practice signed by major AI players excludes these agent disclosure obligations, creating a two-tier compliance regime.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 35 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.