OpenAI has started implementing watermarks on AI-generated text in the European Union, as mandated by the EU AI Act.[8148943][8127396][8032309] The move aims to make it easier to identify AI-generated content, which has become increasingly prevalent in online communication.[8148943][8127246] However, the watermarks will only be visible to researchers and experts, not to general users.[8148943] This follows a directive from the EU to ensure that AI-generated content is transparent and traceable.[8127246] OpenAI has been working to comply with the EU's AI regulations, which have been in effect since 2023.[8127396]