Transparency & Disclosure
Requirement to disclose AI involvement to users, label AI-generated content, and provide adequate information about system capabilities and limitations.
What Counts
- Mandatory disclosure that a user is interacting with an AI system
- Labeling of AI-generated or manipulated content (deepfakes)
- Technical documentation of system capabilities
- Public transparency reports
- Pre-use notices for automated decision-making
What Does Not Count
- Internal model documentation not shared with users
- Trade secret protections that override disclosure
- Voluntary transparency initiatives without regulatory mandate
Related Terms
- Disclosure
- Notification
- Labeling
- Interpretability
Implementing Regulations
| Regulation | Jurisdiction | Status | Provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| California CCPA ADMT Regulations | California | enacted | 1 |
| California SB 53 (Frontier AI Transparency Act) | California | enforcing | 1 |
| Colorado ADMT (SB 24-205) | Colorado | pending replacement | 1 |
| EU AI Act | European Union | phased enforcement | 1 |
| Utah AI Policy Act (SB 149) | Utah | enforcing | 1 |