EveryAILaw.comTransparency & Disclosure
Requirement to disclose AI involvement to users, label AI-generated content, and provide adequate information about system capabilities and limitations.
What Counts
- Mandatory disclosure that a user is interacting with an AI system
- Labeling of AI-generated or manipulated content (deepfakes)
- Technical documentation of system capabilities
- Public transparency reports
- Pre-use notices for automated decision-making
What Does Not Count
- Internal model documentation not shared with users
- Trade secret protections that override disclosure
- Voluntary transparency initiatives without regulatory mandate
Related Terms
- Disclosure
- Notification
- Labeling
- Interpretability
Implementing Regulations
Standards & Frameworks
Voluntary standards that address this obligation. Implementing these can help demonstrate compliance with the binding regulations above.
| Standard | Type | Status | Provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General-Purpose AI Code of Practice (GPAI CoP) | framework | enforcing | 1 |
| Hiroshima AI Process – Principles & Code of Conduct | framework | voluntary | 1 |
| OECD AI Principles | standard | voluntary | 1 |