AI Transparency Obligations Checklist
Checklist covering Articles 13, 50, and 52 transparency requirements for high-risk AI systems, chatbots, emotion recognition systems, and AI-generated content.
Quick Answer
EU AI Act transparency obligations require chatbots to identify themselves as AI, deepfakes to carry machine-readable watermarks, and high-risk systems to provide comprehensive instructions for use — with penalties up to €15 million.
Compliance Checklist (8 items)
Penalty if not compliant
Up to €15 million or 3% of global annual turnover for transparency violations (Article 99(4)).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the chatbot disclosure requirement apply to all chatbots?
Yes. Any AI system that interacts with natural persons in real time through text, voice, or other interfaces must identify itself as AI — unless this is obvious to a reasonably informed user from context.
What does a machine-readable watermark for AI content require?
The Commission will adopt technical standards. The current expectation is an imperceptible metadata tag or digital watermark that can be detected by automated tools, making AI origin detectable even after distribution.
Are there exemptions for creative or satirical AI content?
Yes. AI-generated text, images, audio, or video for artistic, creative, or satirical purposes is exempt from mandatory AI-origin labelling — provided the content does not pose a risk of confusion about its origin.
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