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2 Dec 2026
Article 50(2) machine-readable marking for generative systems already on the market. Annex III high-risk applies from 2 December 2027, Annex I product AI from 2 August 2028.
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Article 50 requires two different things: tell people when content is a deepfake, and embed machine-readable marking so detectors can spot AI output. Here's what counts, the C2PA standard, the art exception, and the two deadlines.