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New laws, new models and more fake invoices: this week is all about the balance between time saved and control.
In three weeks, chatbots and AI content must be recognisable
On 2 August 2026, part of the EU AI Act comes into force. Your office is covered too.
From 2 August 2026, the transparency rules of the EU AI Act apply. Chatbots must make clear that they are AI. AI-made content, such as deepfakes, must get a label. Almost every Dutch business that uses ChatGPT, Copilot or a similar tool counts as a 'user' under the law. The fines are steep: up to 35 million euros or 7% of global annual turnover.
Background for subscribersCheck where AI becomes visible to the outside world in your work: a chatbot on the site, a customer email that Copilot drafted, a report text that a tool made. Where a customer talks with AI or receives AI content, this will soon need to be recognisable. Discuss with your admin or manager which tools you use and whether your licence covers this. Better to check now than risk a fine later.
AI in recruitment falls under the strictest rules of the EU AI Act
AI that filters applications or assesses candidates counts as high-risk. This also applies to AI that influences promotion, dismissal or performance reviews. Employers must arrange human oversight, check for bias and inform employees in advance. The deadline is 2 August 2026.
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