10.08.2026

AI Act Transparency Obligations Now Apply | KWKR

AI Transparency Obligations Are Already in Force. What Should Businesses Know? 

An article by Weronika Szachniewicz published in Dziennik Gazeta Prawna 

Since 2 August 2026, businesses using artificial intelligence have been required to comply with the transparency obligations introduced by the AI Act. The rules cover, among other things, chatbot interactions, emotion recognition systems, deepfakes and specific categories of AI-generated content.  

In her latest article published in Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, Weronika Szachniewicz, Attorney-at-Law and Associate at KWKR, explains the practical implications of these requirements for businesses.  

Who Is Affected? 

The article highlights the distinction between AI providers and deployers. In practice, transparency obligations may apply to companies using generative AI for marketing materials, publications, graphics, audio or video content, as well as AI-powered customer communication tools.  

When Must AI Use Be Disclosed? 

The AI Act does not require every AI-assisted text to be labelled. The scope of human review and editorial responsibility remains crucial. At the same time, users should generally be informed about the use of AI when first interacting with an AI system or consuming AI-generated content.  

Transparency and Risk Management 

The publication also discusses practical compliance measures, including mapping AI use cases, assigning responsibilities, implementing internal procedures and documenting human involvement in content creation.  

Significant Financial Penalties 

Failure to comply with the transparency requirements under Article 50 of the AI Act may result in administrative fines of up to EUR 15 million or 3% of annual worldwide turnover.  

Source: Failure to disclose AI may lead to fines of up to EUR 15 million 

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