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EU Commission Issues New AI Transparency Guidance As 2026 Compliance Deadline Nears

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 27, 2026

The European Commission has published guidance to help artificial intelligence providers and deployers comply with the transparency requirements of the EU AI Act before the rules take effect on August 2, 2026.

Guidance Clarifies Transparency Rules

New guidance explains when providers and deployers must inform users that they are interacting with AI systems or viewing AI-generated or manipulated content. It also clarifies which organisations are subject to the transparency obligations set out in the AI Act.

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Provider And Deployer Obligations

Providers must ensure users are informed when they are communicating with AI systems and apply machine-readable markings to AI-generated or manipulated content so it can be detected.

Deployers must disclose the use of deepfakes, AI-generated content on matters of public interest that has not undergone human review or editorial control, as well as AI systems used for emotion recognition or biometric categorisation.

Examples And Exemptions

According to the Commission, the guidance includes practical examples, explains key concepts and outlines exemptions to help organisations determine how the rules apply. Coverage extends to interactive AI systems such as chatbots, along with synthetic text and other AI-generated content.

Requirements for deepfakes and AI-generated content relating to matters of public interest are also clarified, while exemptions apply to certain AI-assisted editing functions, including spelling and grammar corrections.

Demonstrating Compliance

According to the Commission, organisations can demonstrate compliance with the AI Act by following a recognised code of practice, providing a practical method for meeting the transparency requirements.

The guidance complements the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content, developed by independent experts with contributions from hundreds of stakeholders. Both the Commission and the AI Board said the voluntary code provides an appropriate way for providers and deployers to demonstrate compliance with the AI Act.

Next Steps

Additional guidance, the AI Act Service Desk and other support tools are being developed to help organisations prepare for the new rules.

Most provisions of the AI Act will apply from August 2, 2026, including enforcement powers for the Commission and national market surveillance authorities. AI systems placed on the market before that date must comply with marking and detection requirements from December 2, 2026.

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Bitcoin Surges 23% In A Week As Investor Optimism Returns

by News Editor

August 21, 2026

Bitcoin was on track for a weekly gain of around 23% on Friday as a series of positive macroeconomic and policy developments boosted investor sentiment.

The cryptocurrency was trading about 6% higher at roughly $77,000, up from around $62,800 at the start of the week. Crypto-related stocks also rallied, with Coinbase and Circle gaining more than 9%, while Strategy rose 7%.

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Macro Factors Fuel Rally

Bitcoin’s latest surge began Wednesday after Treasury yields fell sharply following a major intervention by the U.S. Treasury in the bond market. Lower yields eased pressure on risk assets and helped trigger a broader move into cryptocurrencies.

The rally was further amplified by a major short squeeze. Around $2.7 billion in crypto short positions were liquidated, according to CoinGlass.

Max Stuedlein, head of Partnerships at Sygnum APAC, said the move reflected an alignment of macroeconomic and policy catalysts, including the Treasury’s decision to increase buybacks of longer-dated government debt.

Clarity Act Boosts Sentiment

Investor confidence improved further on Thursday as the White House and crypto industry leaders made a final push to advance the Clarity Act in the coming weeks.

The legislation is widely viewed as a potential catalyst for the crypto market, although its chances of passing remain relatively limited.

Despite the rally, bitcoin remains well below its 2026 high of $94,820 reached in January and its all-time high of $126,198, set last October.

Analysts See More Volatility Ahead

Lucy Gazmararian, founder and managing partner at Token Bay Capital, said the crypto market may be approaching the end of its bear cycle.

She expects bitcoin could experience one more decline of around 20% before the market turns, pointing to historical cycles and the recent liquidation of heavily leveraged short positions.

Gazmararian also described bitcoin as a long-term hedge against monetary debasement, while warning that its short-term price remains highly volatile and driven by market cycles.