What changed on August 2, 2026 under the EU AI Act?
Starting August 2, 2026, transparency obligations in Article 50 of the EU AI Act became enforceable. Chatbots must disclose they are AI, deepfakes must be labeled, and AI-generated content must carry machine-readable watermarks. The European Commission adopted guidelines on these obligations on July 20, 2026.
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The EU AI Act's Transparency Rules Are Now Enforceable — Here's What Actually ChangesStarting August 2, 2026, chatbots must identify themselves as AI and deepfakes must be labeled, backed by fines up to 15 million euros.
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