OpenAI says it wants to label AI-generated text as Europe tightens AI regulations.
That sounds like a good idea in theory, but I’m skeptical it’s actually possible. Once AI-generated text gets copied, edited, translated, or mixed with human writing, any label or hidden signal could disappear almost immediately.
In my latest article, I look at what OpenAI announced, why text provenance is much harder than image provenance, and whether this is a real solution or simply a compliance promise for regulators.
https://nerds.xyz/2026/07/openai-wants-to-label-ai-generated-text-but-that-may-be-impossible/
That sounds like a good idea in theory, but I’m skeptical it’s actually possible. Once AI-generated text gets copied, edited, translated, or mixed with human writing, any label or hidden signal could disappear almost immediately.
In my latest article, I look at what OpenAI announced, why text provenance is much harder than image provenance, and whether this is a real solution or simply a compliance promise for regulators.
https://nerds.xyz/2026/07/openai-wants-to-label-ai-generated-text-but-that-may-be-impossible/