Topic · Disclosure, explainability, and model documentation
AI Transparency
AI transparency laws mandate disclosure of AI use, explainability of outputs, and model documentation. AIGI tracks every primary-source transparency requirement affecting AI deployers globally. As of the most recent update, AIGI tracks 202 primary-source items on ai transparency across global jurisdictions.
Coverage at a glance
- Items tracked
- 202
- Jurisdictions
- 8
- Last update
- 7/21/2026
Most active jurisdictions
Recent ai transparency activity
- IT enforcement action enforcement 7/21/2026
[Garante] COMUNICATO STAMPA - Energia, Garante: Sì alla conoscenza dello score alla base del contratto negato
Italy's Garante fined two energy companies €7.72 million for denying contracts based on opaque scores, affirming individuals' right to know the basis of automated decisions.
Authority: Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
- EU enforcement action enforcement 7/16/2026
[EU Digital Strategy] Commission accepts X’s action plan to comply with Digital Services Act
The European Commission accepted X's action plan to comply with Digital Services Act transparency obligations and researcher data access requirements, following a prior breach and fine.
Authority: European AI Office
- NY legislation enacted 1/8/2026
[NY Legislature] S8828 (2025-2026): Relates to transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models
This New York bill S8828, signed by the Governor, establishes transparency and safety requirements for AI model developers and mandates the creation of an AI oversight office.
Authority: New York Legislature
- LA agency report committee 8/5/2026
[NOLA Council] Joint Budget/Audit/Board of Review and Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Summary
New Orleans City Council committee recommended an ordinance to expand NOPD drone reporting requirements to increase transparency and oversight of drone use.
Authority: New Orleans City Council
- EU agency report effective 7/31/2026
[EU Digital Strategy] Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August
The European Commission's AI Office will begin enforcing the EU AI Act and new transparency requirements for AI systems, including disclosure and labelling for AI-generated content and deepfakes, from August 2, 2026.
Authority: European AI Office
- NL guidance effective 7/9/2026
[AP] Transparantie-eisen AI gelden vanaf 2 augustus: AP adviseert praktijkcode te ondertekenen
The Netherlands Data Protection Authority (AP) advises AI providers and users to adopt the EU's voluntary Code of Practice for AI transparency, ahead of binding EU AI Act obligations starting August 2, 2026.
Authority: Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
- US rulemaking notice comment period 7/7/2026
[FTC] Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems
The FTC has opened a public comment period for a proposed policy statement concerning the suppression of accuracy in artificial intelligence systems, ending July 31, 2026.
Authority: Federal Trade Commission
- JP regulation effective 6/12/2026
[METI] eBay Japan合同会社を「特定デジタルプラットフォームの透明性及び公正性の向上に関する法律」の規制対象事業者として指定しました
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has designated eBay Japan G.K. as a regulated business under the Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Specific Digital Platforms.
Authority: Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- NY agency report floor vote 6/10/2026
New Yorkers Join Attorney General James in Celebrating the Passage of the One Fair Price Act
New York's One Fair Price Act, passed by the state legislature, bans surveillance pricing, prohibiting companies from using algorithms to charge different prices based on personal data.
Authority: New York Attorney General
- PA court opinion enforcement 4/25/2006
[Pennsylvania Supreme Court (CourtListener)] Commonwealth v. Serge
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is addressing the admissibility of evidence related to artificial intelligence, acknowledging that AI is not inherently neutral or infallible.
Authority: Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- NY news analysis introduced 5/14/2026
[NYC Council] NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin and Majority Shaun Leader Abreu Introduce Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Dynamic and Surveillance Pricing
New York City Council introduces two bills to ban surveillance pricing using personal data and restrict dynamic pricing in grocery stores.
Authority: New York City Council
- EU rulemaking notice comment period 5/8/2026
[EU Digital Strategy] Consultation on the draft guidelines on transparency obligations under the AI Act
The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft guidelines to clarify transparency obligations for AI systems, particularly generative AI and biometric systems, under Article 50 of the EU AI Act.
Authority: European AI Office
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Frequently asked questions
- What is AI Transparency?
- AI transparency laws mandate disclosure of AI use, explainability of outputs, and model documentation. AIGI tracks every primary-source transparency requirement affecting AI deployers globally.
- How many ai transparency laws does AIGI track?
- AIGI currently tracks 202 primary-source items under ai transparency — spanning bills, regulations, enforcement actions, court opinions, and agency guidance from authorities across global jurisdictions.
- Which jurisdictions are most active on ai transparency?
- Most active jurisdictions on ai transparency in the current corpus: NY (20), EU (5), US (4), NL (2), TX (2).
- How current is AIGI's ai transparency coverage?
- The most recent ai transparency item AIGI tracked was published on 7/21/2026. AIGI runs continuous ingestion against every active authority source.
- Where do AIGI's ai transparency citations come from?
- Every item on this page includes a direct link to the relevant government or research document.
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