At a glance: Generative AI content must be machine-readable marked from August 2, 2026 onwards, as defined by a new EU code of conduct.
The EU Commission has published a code of conduct that regulates machine-readable labeling of content generated by generative AI. This labeling becomes mandatory as of August 2, 2026.
The EU Commission has adopted a code of conduct that defines technical and structural standards for the labeling of content generated by generative artificial intelligence. The code provides the regulatory foundation for uniform, machine-readable labeling of such content throughout Europe.
For Chief Data Officers and governance-responsible parties, this means concretely: By August 2, 2026, systems and processes must be in place that enable automated labeling of AI-generated content. This affects both the technical implementation as well as the documentation and tracking of these processes across the entire content pipeline.
The code stipulates which formats and metadata standards must be used for this labeling to ensure that automated systems (such as content filters, archiving systems or platforms) can reliably identify the AI-generated nature of content. This operationalizes the transparency and tracking obligation from the EU AI Act.
Source: www.golem.de · Published June 12, 2026
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