kapynPolicy & Regulation

OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT text in the EU but makes it optional for API users worldwide

OpenAI will embed invisible watermarks in ChatGPT text for EU users, while API customers worldwide can opt out. The watermark is detectable 95% of the time, but drops to 17% when a quarter of the words are replaced. This feature helps regulators trace AI‑generated content and gives developers control over compliance.

The Decoder·Oct 5, 2026

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