OpenAI starts watermarking ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU

OpenAI is implementing invisible watermarking for text generated by ChatGPT and Codex specifically for users in the European Union. This move is a direct response to compliance requirements set forth by the EU AI Act.
Why it matters
This marks a significant step in AI regulation, demonstrating how global tech companies are adapting to regional legal frameworks regarding AI transparency.
OpenAI will add an invisible watermark to text from ChatGPT and Codex in the EU over the coming weeks.
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