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The European Union mandates digital watermarks and labels for authentic-looking AI-generated content starting August 2

The European Union has established new regulations requiring companies to label AI-generated images, audio, and text that are designed to look authentic. These rules, part of the EU's landmark AI Act, go into effect on August 2 for new systems, while existing systems have four months to comply. The administration announced that the new team will monitor violations such as fake photos, cyber threats, and sexually explicit material. Sergey Lagodinsky, an EU parliament member, stated that the transparency rules are essential for preserving democracy and the authenticity of facts online. While tech giants like Google and Meta have already implemented various labeling tools, some industry experts, such as Boniface de Champris, warn that over-labeling could burden commercial activity. Failure to comply with the new standards may result in fines of up to 3% of a company's total gross revenue. The move aims to provide legal certainty for innovators while ensuring the public can distinguish between human-made and artificial content.

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