AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
Summary
The European Union has introduced new rules requiring companies to label AI-generated images, audio, text, and videos that look real. These labels must clearly show when content is created or altered by artificial intelligence to help protect people from being misled.Key Facts
- From August 2, 2024, new AI systems sold in the EU must label synthetic content as AI-generated.
- Existing AI systems have until December 2024 to comply with these labeling rules.
- Labels must be visible and include a digital watermark to show the content’s artificial origin.
- The rules aim to protect democracy and public trust in authentic information online.
- Some exceptions apply for personal content, satire, artistic, or fictional works.
- Companies breaking the rules can face fines up to €15 million or 3% of their global revenue.
- The EU provides official labels but allows companies to design their own.
- Some tech companies like TikTok and Google already use labels or watermarks to identify AI content.
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