EU's AI transparency rules bring chatbot and deepfake labels into force

EU transparency rules for AI require providers of interactive systems to disclose when users interact with machines and mandate labels for deepfakes and synthetic content, effective from 2 August 2026. These rules apply even as enforcement of broader high-risk AI regulations is postponed until December 2027, affecting diverse sectors beyond technology providers.

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