Is Descript EU AI Act compliant? (Article 50, 2026)
Label AI-generated/synthetic content and mark it machine-readable (Art.50(2)).
Why Descript is in scope
Article 50(2) requires that AI-generated or AI-manipulated content be marked as artificial in a machine-readable format. As the company running Descript on your own surface, you typically carry the obligation as the deployer.
What you must do
- 1Add the disclosure the obligation requires, at the point of contact with the user.
- 2Make it perceivable to everyone, including users on assistive technology.
- 3Keep a dated record that the disclosure was live — your evidence if anyone asks.
AIActEasy detects Descript on your site, checks whether the required disclosure is present, and helps you add a compliant, accessible notice if it's missing — then keeps watching for drift.
Scan your site free →Frequently asked
Does Descript use AI?
Yes — Descript ships AI-driven features, which is why it falls inside the EU AI Act's transparency scope.
Does Descript create an EU AI Act obligation?
Label AI-generated/synthetic content and mark it machine-readable (Art.50(2)).
What is the risk if I ignore it?
Unlabelled synthetic content = Art.50 violation; deepfake/public-interest text needs labels.
This page is an informational estimate, not legal advice. AIActEasy maps publicly known product behaviour to the EU AI Act; confirm specifics with the vendor and your own counsel.