European Union: European Commission opened consultation on second draft Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content

On 5 March 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the second draft Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content until 30 March 2026. The Code of Practice addresses obligations under Article 50 of the AI Act for providers and deployers of AI systems generating content. It comprises two sections, one covering rules for marking and detection of AI-generated and manipulated content applicable to providers of generative AI systems under Article 50(2) and (5) AI Act, and another covering rules for labelling of deepfakes and AI-generated and manipulated published text applicable to deployers of AI systems under Article 50(4) and (5) AI Act. The second draft incorporates feedback from stakeholders. The transparency obligations under the AI Act become applicable on 2 August 2026.