The European Commission has published its Guidelines on Article 50 of the #EUAIAct and the first list of signatories to the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content. From 2 August 2026, the transparency obligations under Article 50 can be enforced. The publication of the Guidelines and the Code supports the implementation of these obligations and provides greater clarity for providers and deployers of AI systems. Read our article to learn more about the transparency requirements, the Commission's guidance, and the Code of Practice. #AITransparency #AItechnologies #AIgovernance #EUAIAct #ResponsibleAI #TrustedAI #AIOfficeofIreland
A useful shift from broad AI principles toward operational accountability. For procurement, transparency cannot remain a policy statement: it needs to appear in requirements, evaluation criteria, contract schedules, audit rights and ongoing supplier governance. The buying decision is only the beginning of the control environment.