# AI Content Compliance Checker & Guidelines
Use this step-by-step framework to review AI content and determine mandatory disclosure obligations.
> Disclaimer: This is educational guidance only, not legal advice. For high-stakes commercial content, consult a local licensed attorney.
## Step 1: Identify the content origin
Answer these questions first:
1. Was any portion of this text, image or script generated, rewritten or substantially edited by an AI model?
2. Did a human only use AI for brainstorming, while writing every final word manually?
3. Is the final output materially different from the AI draft after heavy human revision?
### Rule baseline
The FTC and EU AI Act focus on **deception risk**, not just "AI touched it".
If a reasonable audience would be misled about authorship, disclosure is more likely required.
## Step 2: Check your target region
### United States (FTC guidance)
Disclosure is required when AI content creates a material deceptive impression.
High-risk scenarios:
- AI product reviews, testimonials, endorsements
- AI generated celebrity or expert quotes
- AI-generated images of real people
- Ads and commercial promotional copy
Low-risk scenarios (usually no mandatory label):
- AI grammar correction, paraphrasing minor edits
- AI idea brainstorming with full human writing
### European Union (EU AI Act)
General-purpose AI generated content must carry disclosure for many public-facing use cases.
Generative AI outputs that mimic human expression require transparent marking unless exemptions apply.
## Step 3: Choose your disclosure format
These are acceptable plain-language labels you can copy:
1. This content was generated with the assistance of AI.
2. Portions of this text were drafted using generative AI and reviewed by a human editor.
3. This image was created by AI.
Best practice: Place the disclosure close to the content, not buried in footer or about page.
## Step 4: Final risk checklist
- [ ] The content is an advertisement or paid promotion
- [ ] It makes claims about product performance, health or finance
- [ ] It impersonates a real person, expert or customer reviewer
- [ ] The audience expects fully human-authored work
- [ ] The content will be published in EU / EEA
If you tick 2 or more items above, add clear AI disclosure.
## Common edge cases
- AI translation: Usually low risk unless translation changes factual claims
- AI summarization: Risk rises if summary omits critical facts
- AI + human hybrid writing: Disclosure depends on how transformative human edits are
### Next: Read frequently asked questions
[View AI Compliance FAQ](https://promptop.online/ai-compliance-faq)