Not required
No labeling under Art. 50 AI Act required. No photorealistic realism impression.
How to implement
- •For photorealistic people/places: label.
- •Notice in or near the image, as caption, or on packaging.
- •Tag, hanger, insert, or back for merchandise visuals.
Orientation based on the EU AI Act (Art. 50). Not legal advice. For borderline cases consult a qualified lawyer. Effective from 02.08.2026 · ai-act-checker.com
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- What is the AI content labeling requirement?
- From 02.08.2026, Art. 50 of the EU AI Act requires certain AI content and AI interactions to be clearly disclosed. E.g. Deepfakes, AI chatbots, and AI texts on matters of public interest without editorial control.
- Must every AI image be labeled?
- No. What matters is whether the content looks real and is published. Illustrations and obviously artificial graphics are usually exempt; photorealistic product or lifestyle mockups often are not.
- Does this checker replace legal advice?
- No. This is orientation only. For borderline cases, consult a qualified lawyer.
More background: AI labeling requirements · Article 50 · Checklists