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

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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Cyprus Property Deals Reach €286 Million Despite Second-Quarter Uncertainty

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 28, 2026

Cyprus’ high-end property market remained active in the first half of 2026, although geopolitical uncertainty may have weighed on investment activity during the second quarter.

€286.4 Million Across The 50 Largest Deals

Property transactions worth a combined €286.4 million ranked among Cyprus’ 50 highest-value deals completed between January and June, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire.

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Examining the country’s biggest sales across all districts, the report found that the 10 largest transactions alone accounted for €161.7 million, highlighting the concentration of activity at the upper end of the market.

Limassol Extends Its Lead

A €55 million sale involving a building and adjoining fields in Moni was the largest property transaction recorded during the period.

Six of the country’s 10 biggest deals took place in Limassol, with a combined value of €117.2 million. Paphos followed with three transactions worth €35.5 million, while Larnaca recorded one €9 million sale.

Across the broader ranking, Limassol’s 10 largest transactions reached €148.2 million, representing 51.7% of the total value of the top 50 deals. Paphos followed with €68.8 million (24%), while Nicosia recorded €26.7 million. Famagusta narrowly surpassed Larnaca, reaching €21.4 million compared with €21.2 million.

Land Continues To Drive High-Value Deals

According to Ask Wire CEO Pavlos Loizou, land acquisitions continue to dominate Cyprus’ largest property transactions.

“The land market dominates the list of the 10 highest-value property transactions, with seven sales involving fields and plots.”

Many of those sites are expected to be developed into luxury residential and hospitality projects, he added.

Office Demand Remains Strong

Growing demand for office space also reflects the expansion of international companies establishing operations in Cyprus, Loizou said.

“We continue to observe growing demand for office properties, reflecting the expansion of the new ecosystem of international companies that has been establishing itself in Cyprus in recent years.”

Eight of the 10 largest transactions were completed during the first quarter of 2026, with activity slowing in the following three months.

Loizou said the slowdown may reflect investor caution linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which appears to have influenced investment decisions during the second quarter.

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