Commission Opinion on the assessment of the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content

2026-07-09 · Source: Shaping Europe’s digital future · Field: Legal & Regulatory — Compliance & Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations · Depth: Intermediate, quick

Summary

The European Commission concluded on July 8 that the voluntary Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content effectively covers and facilitates implementation of obligations under Articles 50(2), (4), and (5) of the AI Act. The AI Board adopted its Adequacy Assessment code the following day. This EU-wide instrument invites all providers and deployers of generative AI systems to sign, regardless of their establishment location, to demonstrate compliance. While adherence sets out commitments for general-purpose AI systems and deepfake generators, it does not constitute conclusive evidence of full compliance. The AI Office plans to facilitate formal updates to the code at least every two years, adapting to new standards or technological advancements.

Key takeaway

For providers and deployers of generative AI systems seeking to ensure compliance with the EU AI Act's transparency obligations, you should consider adhering to the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content. This EU-wide instrument, deemed adequate by the Commission, offers a structured way to demonstrate your commitments. However, remember that signing the code does not provide conclusive evidence of full compliance, necessitating ongoing vigilance.

Key insights

The Code of Practice is a voluntary EU instrument for AI transparency, facilitating AI Act compliance.

Principles

• Voluntary codes can facilitate regulatory compliance.
• Adherence to voluntary codes is not conclusive proof of compliance.
• Regulatory instruments require periodic updates.

In practice

• Sign the Code of Practice.
• Demonstrate compliance through commitments.

Topics

• AI Act
• Generative AI
• AI Transparency
• Code of Practice
• EU Regulation
• Deepfakes
• AI Governance

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