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When is AI obvious? The exception applies only where almost no doubt remains

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When is AI obvious? The exception applies only where almost no doubt remains

The exception for obvious AI interaction must be interpreted restrictively. It applies only where almost no doubt remains for an average member of the intended and reasonably foreseeable audience.

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Article 50 on EUR-Lexguidance

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Article 50: transparencyobligation

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When is AI obvious? The exception applies only where almost no doubt remains

The exception for obvious AI interaction must be interpreted restrictively. It applies only where almost no doubt remains for an average member of the intended and reasonably foreseeable audience.

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Source ·: Article 50 on EUR-Lex
Condition ·: Assessment per system and per context of use, to be carried out and documented by the provider.
Exception ·: This exception does not release you from the information obligations under EU consumer protection law: the guidelines state that those obligations apply irrespective of whether the interaction is considered obvious under Article 50(1).

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Checked on 2026-08-08T00:00:00.000Z · praxikon:eu:ai-act:guidance:guidance-article-50-obvious-ai-exception

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