Article 50(4), second subparagraph; Article 50(5)
CurrentFrom 2 Aug 2026Disclose AI-Generated or Manipulated Text Published on Matters of Public Interest
Applies to Deployer; AI-generated public-interest text.
- Actors
- Deployer
- Context
- Public-Interest Content
- Themes
- Governance & Accountability
Tracker Guidance
Disclose when AI-generated or manipulated text is published for the purpose of informing the public on matters of public interest, unless a statutory exception applies, including qualifying human review or editorial control where a natural or legal person holds editorial responsibility for publication. Provide the disclosure clearly and distinguishably, no later than the person's first interaction or exposure, and in accordance with applicable accessibility requirements.
Official text
Deployers of an AI system that generates or manipulates text which is published with the purpose of informing the public on matters of public interest shall disclose that the text has been artificially generated or manipulated. This obligation shall not apply where the use is authorised by law to detect, prevent, investigate or prosecute criminal offences or where the AI-generated content has undergone a process of human review or editorial control and where a natural or legal person holds editorial responsibility for the publication of the content.
5. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 shall be provided to the natural persons concerned in a clear and distinguishable manner at the latest at the time of the first interaction or exposure. The information shall conform to the applicable accessibility requirements.