AI disclosure answers
Do you have to tell users they are talking to an AI chatbot?
Yes, in a growing number of places. If your site uses an AI chatbot or assistant, you must disclose that a person is interacting with AI. This is required under the EU AI Act (Article 50(1), from 2 August 2026) and under laws in Utah, New York, Texas, and South Korea. The notice must be clear and shown at the start of the interaction.
Where chatbot disclosure is required
- European Union. Article 50(1) requires providers to inform people that they are interacting with an AI system, unless it is obvious.
- Utah. Disclosure on a clear request, and proactively in high-risk interactions that collect sensitive data and give advice on significant decisions.
- New York. AI companion models must disclose at the start and at least every three hours of continued interaction.
- Texas. Government agencies and healthcare providers must disclose AI interaction to consumers.
- South Korea. Operators must notify users in advance that AI is in use.
What a compliant disclosure looks like
A compliant notice is visible, in plain language, and shown before or at the point of interaction. AIDisclose renders an interaction banner on any page that mounts a chat, in 28 languages, positioned so it stacks above a cookie-consent dialog rather than overlapping it.
How AIDisclose helps
Publish an ai-disclosure.json manifest that declares the AI systems your site uses, add the on-site snippet to render the required notices and labels in 28 languages, and keep timestamped, exportable evidence that they were shown. Start with a free check of your site.
Common questions
Does the EU AI Act require chatbot disclosure?
Yes. Article 50(1) requires that people are told they are interacting with an AI system, unless that is obvious from the context. It is enforceable from 2 August 2026.
Where else is AI chatbot disclosure required?
Utah, New York (for AI companion models), Texas (government and healthcare), and South Korea require some form of AI-interaction disclosure today.
This page is a general reference and does not provide legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified counsel. Last reviewed 7 July 2026.