Guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems

The AI Act follows a risk-based approach, classifying AI systems into four different risk categories, one of which is AI systems posing transparency risks that are subject to the obligations laid down in Article 50 AI Act. These transparency obligations apply from 2 August 2026.

The Commission adopted these guidelines to offer practical guidance to competent authorities, as well as providers and deployers of AI systems. The aim is to ensure compliance with the transparency obligations under Article 50 AI Act in a consistent, effective, proportionate and uniform manner.

Download the guidelines below.

Find further information:

• Guidelines on Transparency of AI-Generated Content - An overview
• Questions & Answers:Transparency obligations under Article 50 of the AI Act
• Fact page Quick Facts: Transparency rules for AI systems
• Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content