# Commission publishes Code of Practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content

> Source: <https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-publishes-code-practice-marking-and-labelling-ai-generated-content>
> Published: 2026-06-10 11:13:20+00:00

The Code is voluntary and sets out practical steps to help **providers **and **deployers **of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems meet the [ AI Act](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai) transparency obligations that will apply from 2 August 2026.

From that date, the AI Act will require clear labelling in key cases. **D****eepfakes **and **AI-generated or AI-manipulated text published on matters of public interest **must be clearly labelled. Users must also be informed when they are interacting with an **interactive AI system**, such as a chatbot. These transparency requirements help people recognise when content has been generated or altered by AI, reducing the risk of deception and manipulation.

Read the [press release](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1328) and find more information: