What does the EU AI Act require for AI-generated audio?
Under Article 50 of the EU AI Act, which took effect August 2, 2026, synthetic or AI-generated audio must now carry a label identifying it as machine-made. This is a binding transparency requirement from the European Commission applying to all AI-generated audio distributed within the EU, regardless of where the platform is headquartered.
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